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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.

Sources10

Breakdown by crop

Sunflower Oil Content 1 310 Rapeseed Oil Content 545 Rapeseed oil content 228 Oil content — soybean 142 Olive Oil Content 134 Oil content — Flax 68 Oil content — industrial hemp 26 Maize oil content 23 Oil content — Opium poppy 18 Oil content — white mustard 18 Almond Oil Content 11 Safflower Oil Content 10 Oil content — oats 7 Oil content in maize 7 Oil Content — Sarepta Mustard 7 Cotton Oil Content 5 Oil content in winter cress 5 Oil Content — Camelina sativa 5 Oil Content — Walnut 5 Oil content — Common hazel 4 Oil content in zucchini 4 Avocado oil content 3 Sesame oil content 3 Hop oil content 3

Found in these crops

Sunflower 1 319 Rapeseed 546 Soybean 242 Rapeseed 229 Olive 149 Common flax 71 Common hop 66 Maize 30 Hemp 29 White mustard 21 Opium poppy 19 Caraway 18

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.

Carbonera

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

SI
2 records

CHORRUO

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
3 records

Carbagnia

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

SI
2 records

AS 35003

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Aklei

Active

Carum carvi L. · Caraway

CZ
3 records

AS 13260

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

46A75

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ
3 records

BULWARK

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

IE
3 records

Bugla

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

SI
2 records

AS 35008

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

AS 14293

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Aprim

Active

Carum carvi L. · Caraway

CZ
3 records

Aplaus

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

CZ
3 records

AS 35006

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

AS 14350

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Ara

Active

Carthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower

CZ
3 records

Amon

Protection expired

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

CZ
3 records

Rainbow

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

3 records

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