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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.

R7011AB

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Reinhard Hemker

UA
2 records

Perun

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

AGROMAR MARMARA TARIM ÜRÜNLERI SAN VE TIC. A.S.

ES
4 records

Japeloup

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Adrien Momont et Fils SCA (FR)

FR
3 records

Aya

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Semences Prograin Inc

IT
2 records

Zuhat

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

JOSE RAMON PEREZ MONREAL

UA
3 records

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

Dobos Georg, Dr.

AT
2 records

Yevro

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Luk'ianchyk IUrii Ivanovych, Karpenko Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

UA
3 records

Xf13409

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
2 records

Zodiak

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

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

PL
3 records

Yarylo

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Syvenko Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Kuzmyshyna Nadiia Viktorivna, Borovska Iryn Yuriivna, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Andriienko Viktor Valentynovy

UA
3 records

XF408

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER HI-BRED INT

IT
2 records

Zeno Rot

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

Dobos Georg, Dr.

AT
2 records

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

WALDLAND HOLDING GMBH

AT
2 records

Volma

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

DAVYDENKO OLEG GEORGIEVICh / GOLOENKO DENIS VALER'EVICh / ROZENTSVEJG VLADISLAV EVGEN'EVICh / ShABLINSKAYa OL'GA VASIL'EVNA

CZ
3 records

Veraflor

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
2 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

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

PL
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

COPANDEAN ANAHAS VOICHITATRITEAN NICOLAEVARGA ANDREIVANA CARMEN DANIELACALUGAR ROXANA ELENAMURESANU FELICIASOPTEREANU LAURA

RO
3 records

Vdala

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Zherebtsova Valentyna Heorhiivna, Merkur'iev Oleksii Pavlovych,

UA
3 records

Toreador

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)

FR
4 records

SW Oban

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lantmaennen ek foer

PL
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection,CH

SK
2 records

T1075lm

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Antoine Mezzarobba

UA
2 records

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