Descriptor: Oil Percentage (OIL)



 
Definition:
Whole kernel oil concentration corrected to a standard moisture level (dry weight basis). Value is expressed in percent oil. The method of obtaining the value is described in the method record and may be by calibrated NIR or using wet lab procedures.
Crop:
MAIZE
Category:
Chemical composition descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
6
Responsible Site:
North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station  (NC7)

Distribution of Values for Oil Percentage (OIL)

RangeNumber of Accessions
0.3 - 1.823
1.8 - 3.3459
3.3 - 4.74398
4.7 - 6.24012
6.2 - 7.7610
7.7 - 9.2173
9.2 - 10.712
10.7 - 12.12
12.1 - 13.61
13.6 - 15.11