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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.

I 47

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

Todolivo S.L.^^^Universidad de Córdoba

ES
5 records

Alba 7

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

GONCEARIUC, Maria, MD / BALMUŞ, Zinaida, MD

RO
3 records

12002 R

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)

BG
2 records

7751 A

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tahir Gucer, Ibrahim Yilmaz, Veli Pekcan, Yalcin Kaya, Goksel Evci,

UA
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PARVI NIKOLAJ

UA
3 records

MAS 90LB

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Maisadour Semences, FR

FR
2 records

LG 56.65

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain Europe, Saint Beauzire (FR)

HR
2 records

AS-87

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Jocie Sinisa

UA
5 records

Artemis

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

BE CZ FR PL UA
8 records

Regina

Protection expired

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

FR HR SI SK
9 records

Leccino

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES MT SI
9 records

SY Alix

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ DE DK
5 records

DK Extron

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ DK
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Alzza

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

Darja CL

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

FI SE
5 records

Algarve

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

V 386 OL

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK UA
5 records

Shiva

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
4 records

Rekord

Active

Carum carvi L. · Caraway

CZ SK
4 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RO UA
4 records

Penn

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
4 records

Armani

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

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