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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.

Madonna

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

SE
2 records

Loupiac

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU
2 records

MENYA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
3 records

Mata

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

SI
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SK
5 records

M96K10

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
3 records

Kamín

Active

Carum carvi L. · Caraway

CZ
3 records

Fundulea 206

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SK
2 records

Franky

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

HU
2 records

Fönicia

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

HU
3 records

JOANENCA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
3 records

Dubla

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

IT
2 records

Hysun 354

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SK
2 records

Dirigent

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
2 records

Cuzzco

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

HU
2 records

Galileus

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

UA
2 records

Črnica

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

SI
2 records

Fertil

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

IT
2 records

Olea europaea L. · Olive

SI
2 records

Emanuel

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

CZ
3 records

Faeton

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

UA
2 records

Combiner

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SK
2 records

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