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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.

Walcer

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

HU
3 records

Virgo

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

SW Q2864

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

SE
3 records

Suntoro CL

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Turing

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

SY Jack

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

SW Stratos

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

SE
3 records

Szegedi 43

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

HU
3 records

Sylfonia

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RO
3 records

Sundra CL

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Star FD

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

RO
3 records

PX140

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

PTK25G

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

PrestoPro

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

HU
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

SG Albert

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RO
4 records

QC Bond

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

NS7037

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Multiseed

Terminated

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

HU
3 records

Moniseed

Terminated

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

HU
3 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RO
4 records

NS Lord

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Navigator

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

SE
3 records

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