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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.

Mentha x piperita L. · Peppermint

Ivan Šalamon^^^Jozef Fejér

SK
4 records

KE841

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KOIPESOL S.A.

IT
3 records

Kolkid

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KOIPESOL S.A.

IT
3 records

Jutra

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

PROGRAIN SEMENCES INC.

IT
5 records

Katani

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Hemp Genetics International

FI
3 records

IS 7101

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Interstate Seed Co.

ES
4 records

Karzo

Active

Carum carvi L. · Caraway

W. Wingelaar

NL
4 records

Jantar

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

SEMPRA PRAHA a.s. (CZ)/AGRITEC, výzkum, šlechtění a služby, s.r.o. (CZ)

CZ
4 records

INV1155

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Bayer CropScience NV, BE

FR
4 records

Kadiz

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Seeds

IT
3 records

Joy

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

O'S GOLD SEEDS CO.

IT
3 records

Ilia

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

IT
4 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Advanta Semillas s.a.i.c

UA
4 records

Islero

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Interstate Seed Co.

ES
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Neno Nenov

UA
4 records

Hussar

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Prograin Genetique (FR)

FR
3 records

Griffon

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

CST(CLUB SELECT.TOURNESOL

ES
4 records

Graal

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LABOULET SEMENCES

IT
4 records

Goliat

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

H09951R

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Martin Ganssmann

UA
4 records

GW9022

Terminated

Carthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower

GLOBAL AGRO INC.

IT
3 records

Fortal

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

APEX SARL

IT
3 records

Ginfizz

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Serasem, FR

FR
5 records

Geronimo

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Rustica Prograin Genetique

FR
5 records

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