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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.

PT 299

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE DK UA
9 records

PX 111 CL

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

DE HR UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Jean Pierre Dufourcq

BG IT UA
6 records

PX 115

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE DK UA
8 records

PT 284

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE PL UA
7 records

N4h302 E

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT RO UA
8 records

INV 1310

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Dirk Decherf

FR PL UA
8 records

Hysun 268 IT

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UPL FRANCE

PT RO UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UPL FRANCE

PT RO UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Roberto Reid

IT RO UA
9 records

DK 3806

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

GIE Sockalb (FR)

AT CZ FR
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Lidea France S.A.S

BG UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Thierry Andre

BG UA
5 records

LG 5370

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

SK UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Advanta Seeds International

IT PT
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

UA
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

UA
7 records

Persea americana Mill. · Avocado

Martin, Gray E.|Moreno Valley, CA / Bergh, Berthold O.|Riverside, CA

5 records

Carthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower

Jon Reich

ES
5 records

MIRCO CL

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Raps GbR Saatzucht Lundsgaard

EE IT LT LV
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

FR IT UA
6 records

MAS 96OL

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

FR IT UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

IT SK UA
8 records

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