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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.

Aralia

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SAATZUCHT DONAU GES.M.B.H. & COKG

AT
3 records

Ascada

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT
4 records

Armanca

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

TABARA VALERIUDUMA CARMELLA FLORICATARJOC FANEL CONSTANTIN

RO
4 records

Anaconda

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Nickerson International Research geie, FR

FR
3 records

Amoroso

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

PL
3 records

Amarone

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

FR
3 records

Acapulca

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SAATZUCHT DONAU GES.M.B.H. & COKG

PL
3 records

Adalid S

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PACIFICO

ES
4 records

AGA 1301

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Agromar Marmara Tarim Ürünleri SAN.TIC.A.S (TR)

BG
3 records

8H463CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

DOW AgroSciences

IT
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

May Agro Seed Corporation (TR)

BG
3 records

7Purj07r

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

UA
3 records

7Pzsj18r

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

UA
4 records

7Pyhf53b

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

UA
3 records

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

CSIRO DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY, UNITED GRAIN GROWERS

4 records

Columbus

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Lewis, Gregory K.|Yakima, WA / Zimmermann, Charles E.|Prosser, WA / Hazenberg, Henry|Kennewick, WA (Rule 47)

3 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
4 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Tomasz Pakos, Jean-Pierre Despigel, Nelly Guguin,

HU LT UA
4 records

Conti CL

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT LV
3 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

MAS SEEDS

SK UA
3 records

Meteor

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SEMENCES NICKERSON S.A.

ES IT
3 records

LID2067H

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Lidea France SAS, FR

BG SK
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR UA
5 records

Consul

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

HANS SVENSK, C/O SVALÖF WEIBULL AB

DK FR
4 records

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