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Variety traits

Oil content

Oil content is the percentage of crude fat and fat-like substances in seeds or fruits, which determines the oil yield from the raw material. This parameter is a key indicator of crop quality and the economic efficiency of a variety.

Mentioned in descriptions 7 813 varieties reference book.

Oil content represents the percentage of crude fat in seeds, which directly influences the economic efficiency of processing. The expression of this trait is manifested in the volume of oil obtained from each ton of raw material and is evaluated using laboratory methods such as Soxhlet extraction, nuclear magnetic resonance, or infrared spectroscopy.

The value of this parameter depends on the genetic potential of the variety established by breeders, as well as on external conditions during the growing period. Favorable temperature regimes during flowering and grain filling promote fat accumulation, while extreme heat or excess precipitation can reduce the final result.

The stability and level of oil accumulation are closely related to agronomic factors, including the balance of mineral nutrition with an emphasis on phosphorus and potassium. Proper sowing density and timely harvesting allow for the maximum realization of the variety's potential, whereas an excess of nitrogen, the presence of weed impurities, or mechanical damage to seeds lead to a decrease in oil content.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

INV 1024

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KAISER JUTTA

PL UA
9 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Bayer CropScience NV, BE

BG HU LT LV RO
7 records

PX 131

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE UA
10 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

FR IT RO UA
9 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Yutta Kaizer, Jutta Kaiser,

UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT SK UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain Europe Biopole Clermont-Limagne, FR

AT BG HU
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Advanta Seed International

PT SK UA
7 records

Fr 810

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA AGRO S.A.

FR HU UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Roberto Reid

PT RO UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Jockovic Milan, Imerovski Ivana, Miladinovic Dragana, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

RO UA
9 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sadik El Sayed

ES UA
9 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Euralis Semences, F

ES HR
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Zhoel` Meun`er

HR RO UA
6 records

MAS 87 A

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Joel Meunier

RO SK UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

RO SK UA
8 records

LG 50270

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy Rouane

IT SK UA
7 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Euralis Semences FR

CZ FR HR
10 records

MAS 91 A

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

INTERDOR, FR

FR IT UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Amelia Bertero

RO UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT UA
6 records

PR 46 W 15

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

DE DK HR
9 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

VILLEGER| Marie-Jose Villeger c/o Rustica Semences S.A. Domaine de Sandreau

DE DK PL
8 records

PT 211

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

DE DK HR
8 records

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