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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.

Goldalin

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

GOLDEN HARVEST/J.C. ROBINSON

IT
2 records

Dynastie

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Hauska Detlef, Busch Heinrich,

BG UA
2 records

ES Matteo

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Euralis Semences, Mondonville FR

BG HU
2 records

Erikson

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht

UA
3 records

DK Expression

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT HU
2 records

DK Exima

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Monsanto SAS Boissay Toury FR

HU UA
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT UA
3 records

ESH4032

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

BG IT
2 records

Cosmos CL

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT
2 records

Collo

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

EGER| Erhardt Eger

DE DK
4 records

DKC6530

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Dekalb Genetics Corporation

IT
2 records

Cleo

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SUDWESTSAAT GBR

DE IT
4 records

Bender

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

EE LT
2 records

Brando

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Lantmännen SW Seed

EE LT
4 records

Brio

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PACIFICO

ES IT
6 records

Aneto

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Lidea France SAS, Lescar FR

HU LT
2 records

Amoroso

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Lidea France SAS, Lescar FR

HU SK
2 records

2607

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Y. Stoyanova, P. Petrov, V. Velkov, A. Piskov, P. Ivanov, P. Shindrova, F. Tsvetkova, I. Ivanov

BG FR
2 records

Aneto

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lidea France SAS, FR

CZ FR
2 records

2EW0088

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Dirk Decherf - Bayer CropScience NV (Belgium)

BG UA
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT
2 records

As 6310

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

ASGROW SEED CO

BG ES
2 records

Alambra

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)/Institute of Field & Vegetable Crops (RS)

FR IT
2 records

SY Levis

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR
3 records

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