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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.

Hawai

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
6 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
6 records

Orasole

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

CZ PT
7 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
4 records

Balance

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
6 records

Kepron

Active

Carum carvi L. · Caraway

CZ SK
6 records

Archipel

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Atlanta

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK SE
5 records

Inventer

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
4 records

Croozer

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
5 records

Coratina

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

SI
7 records

Jura

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO UA
6 records

Fibrol

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

CZ HU
4 records

Bólyi 45

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

HU SK
4 records

Adel

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

IT
6 records

Laskara

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT LV
3 records

Janos

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT SK
3 records

5525 CL

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT UA
4 records

Mondie

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Monsanto Saaten GmbH, Düsseldorf DE

HU IT UA
4 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

HU LT
3 records

Hybrisun

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR

FR PL
3 records

Club CL

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT LV
3 records

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