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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.

FS73050

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations AG

4 records

Hisco

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

FR HR
5 records

MAS 96D

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

FR IT
4 records

PHA 109

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Shein, Steve

FR HU IT
3 records

Nex 160

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DOW AgroSciences

DK
6 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Bayer CropScience LP USA

BG LV
3 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Dirk Decherf

UA
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institute of Field & Vegetable Crops (RS)

FR UA
4 records

LC 1066 C

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Research Institute for Cereals and Industrial Crops-Fundulea (RO)

FR UA
3 records

1111 A

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Galin Georgiev Georgiev

BG UA
6 records

SF 187

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Steve Thompson

UA
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dekalb Genetics Corporation

IT
4 records

ST 488

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

EMERGENT GENETICS INC

ES
5 records

SF 270

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Steve Thompson

UA
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

G.K.I. & DEKALB PLANT GENETICS-SYCAMORE ROAD-DEKALB-ILLINOIS U.S.A.

IT
4 records

Iso 92

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Interstate Seed Co.

ES
4 records

I 50

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

Todolivo S.L.^^^Universidad de Córdoba

ES
7 records

I_46

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

Todolivo S.L.^^^Universidad de Córdoba

ES
10 records

I 99

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

José María Gómez Porras^^^Diego Barranco Navero^^^Luis Rallo Romero^^^Concepción Muñoz Díez^^^Carlos Trapero Ramírez^^^Pedro Valverde Caballero

ES
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Frederic Poujaud

UA
7 records

EH 994

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

JOSE RAMON PEREZ MONREAL

UA
4 records

I-101

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

José María Gómez Porras^^^Diego Barranco Navero^^^Luis Rallo Romero^^^Concepción Muñoz Díez^^^Carlos Trapero Ramírez^^^Pedro Valverde Caballero

ES
3 records

I 31

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

Todolivo S.L.^^^Universidad de Córdoba

ES
11 records

DK 3825

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

GIE Sockalb (FR)

FR
4 records

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