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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.

NS Oskar

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Radie Velimir, Cvejie Sandra, Jocie Sinisa,

UA
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Advanta Semillas S.A.I.C., Pacífic Seeds Pty. Ltd.

DK
6 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

MAURICIO CONRADO MEYER_ / LEONES ALVES DE ALMEIDA_ / ROMEU AFONSO DE SOUZA KIIHL_

FR
4 records

IB 920

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Nidera S.A.

4 records

Nk Arma

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Seeds

IT
7 records

Miro'

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR IT
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Advanta Seeds International

IT PT
4 records

765 C

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

TRIUMPH SEED CO.

ES IT
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

FR IT
4 records

TGR 8

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

ROTARU VITALIJ FEDOROVICh / ROTARU IGOR' FEDOROVICh / ROTARU TUDOR GRIGOR'EVICh

RO
6 records

NS H 496

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SINISA JOCIC / SANDRA CVEJIC / GORAN MALIDZA / DRAGANA MILADINOVIC / VLADIMIR MIKLIC / NENAD DUSANIC

UA
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dusanic Nenad, Miklic Vladimir, Miladinovic Dragana, Malidza Goran, Tsveich Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

UA
5 records

BE'LLA

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

KUZNETSOVA GALINA NIKOLAEVNA / POLYaKOVA RAISA SERGEEVNA / LOShKOMOJNIKOV IVAN ANATOL'EVICh / GORLOVA LYuDMILA ANATOL'EVNA / TRUBINA VIKTORIYa SERGEEVNA

RO
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
4 records

LG 5559

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

IT SK
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, Mondonville FR

BG CZ HR HU IT RO +2
16 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

P. Jeanson

AT FR HU IT RO SK +1
18 records

NK Ferti

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

AT BG FR HR IT UA
15 records

ES Bella

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tierry Andre

BG CZ ES HR UA
15 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

AT FR PL SK UA
17 records

NK Dolbi

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

AT BG CZ FR HR HU +1
14 records

NK Delfi

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

AT BG CZ FR HR HU +1
13 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, Mondonville FR

BG FR HU IT PT RO +1
14 records

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