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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.

Iceberg

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

GIE Linea Semences de lin (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Horol

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sonets` Viktor Andriiovych, Pylypchenko Andrii Vasylovych, Tymchenko Viktor Naumovych, Marc Ham, Andre Letourneau, Alain Letourneau,

UA
6 records

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Edith von Bourscheidt

DE
4 records

Gintaras

Active

Carum carvi L. · Caraway

Vytauto Didiojo universiteto Žemės ūkio akademija

LT
3 records

Forvard

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kryvosheieva Olena Vatslavivna, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

UA
5 records

Estica

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Globe Seeds B.V.

EE
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS France (FR)

FR
4 records

ES Minotor

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Euralis Semences FR

FR
3 records

Enigma CLP

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)

BG
3 records

Doina

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kuchereyava Olena Emilievna, Hyske Ivan Mykolayovich, Buchchanu Mikhail Ivanovich,

UA
4 records

Borbála

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Biomagker Kft., Cegléd

HU
3 records

Bowie

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lantmaennen ek foer

PL
4 records

Berny

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

UA
5 records

Azov

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

ASGROW SEED COMPANY

IT
3 records

Ascasubi

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

E.R.S.A. Friuli-Venezia Giulia

IT
3 records

Altair

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Uniseeds Inc

AT
3 records

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

SELGEN A.S

CZ
4 records

Alidor

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Rustica Prograin Genetique

IT
3 records

Bethune

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

University of Saskatchewan

3 records

PT333

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

SK
2 records

Pauleta

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT
2 records

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Lidea France SAS, Lescar FR

HU LT
2 records

Exquira

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans Georg Lembke KG, Holtsee DE

HU SK
2 records

TRI4387R

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Maisadour Semences, FR

FR UA
3 records

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