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.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS SEEDS
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Monsanto Technology LLC, US
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Reinhard Hemker
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Claude Sciaccaluga, Jean-Pierre Despeghel,
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Sylvain Leguy
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Dirk Decherf
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Lantmännen SW Seed
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Protealis NV
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Union des Cooperatives de Semences de Tournesol (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG,DE
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Lantmannen SW Seed AB
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Dirk Decherf
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Bayer CropScience