Variety traits
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.
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.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
KWS Saat AG, DE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MIRASOL SEED SLU
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE S.A.R.L
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Faculty of Agriculture University of Zagreb Department for Field Crops Production
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
INST.ZA RATARSVO
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Torok Martin, Meszaros Geza, Medovarszky Zoltan, Dr Bona Lajos, Duruczne Ocsko Edit, Dr Kis Zoltan,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Maria Stanciu, Danil Stanciu, Maria Joita-Pacureanu,
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
RAPS Gbr Saatzucht Lundsgaard (DE)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
HIBRISOL S.L.
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Thomas Foubert
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
RAPS| RAPS GbR Saatzucht Lundsgaard
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PACUREANU JOITA MARIASTANCIU DANILSTANCIU MARIA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PACUREANU JOITA MARIASTANCIU DANILSTANCIU MARIA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pablo Hernandez Fernandez
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Monsanto Technology LLC (US)/Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEEDTEC INTERNATIONAL
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Reinhard Hemker