Variety traits

Thousand kernel weight

Thousand kernel weight is an indicator characterizing seed size, density, and plumpness, expressed in grams. It is an essential tool for calculating seeding rates and indirectly assessing a crop's yield potential.

Mentioned in descriptions 11 999 varieties reference book.

Thousand kernel weight is an integral indicator reflecting the quality of seed material. Large and heavy seeds contain more nutrients, which ensures high germination energy, the development of a robust root system, and uniform emergence. Measurement is performed according to established protocols by weighing seed samples, cleaned of impurities, followed by adjustment to standard moisture content.

The value of this indicator depends on the genetic traits of the variety, as well as conditions during the grain-filling period, including temperature and moisture availability. Agronomic practices, mineral nutrition levels, stand density, and the phytosanitary condition of the crops significantly influence grain plumpness.

Assessment of thousand kernel weight is carried out by comparing actual values with the originator's varietal characteristics or the data of a control variety used in a specific region. Consistently high values within a single variety indicate better grain plumpness and high quality of seed material, which often correlates with final yield.

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Breakdown by crop

1000-kernel weight of maize 566 1000-kernel weight — soft wheat 557 1000-seed weight of sunflower 443 1000-kernel weight of barley 323 1000-seed weight — Soybean 207 1000-grain weight of peas 165 1000-kernel weight of maize 159 1000-kernel weight — oat 115 1000-kernel weight — durum wheat 113 1000-kernel weight of triticale 109 1000-seed weight of rapeseed 107 1000-grain weight — rye 65 1000-seed weight of rapeseed 63 1000-seed weight of common bean 62 1000-seed weight — flax 46 1000-grain weight of rice 38 1000-grain weight of sorghum 35 1000-kernel weight — faba bean 30 1000-kernel weight of chickpea 28 1000-kernel weight — small-seeded faba bean 21 1000-kernel weight — white mustard 17 1000-grain weight of buckwheat 16 1000-seed weight — narrow-leaved lupin 15 1000-seed weight — Cannabis sativa 15

Found in these crops

Bread wheat 674 Maize 616 Sunflower 451 Barley 441 Soybean 228 Pea 211 Maize 175 Oat 157 Triticale 154 Durum wheat 146 Rapeseed 133 Rye 86

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.

Scarlett.

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

ULRICH and JOSEF BREUN

AT BE BG CZ DE ES +8

37 records

KWS Meridian

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lochow-Petkus GmbH (DE)

AT CZ DE DK EE FR +6

25 records

LG 56.65 M

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tuson Jean-Mark

BG FR HR IT RO SK +1

18 records

Mas 80 IR

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Zhoel` Meun`er

ES FR HR IT RO UA

16 records

MAS 83 R

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds,FR

ES FR HR IT RO UA

15 records

LG 5485

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG ES FR IT SK UA

15 records

LG 5633 CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

AT BG CZ RO SK UA

13 records

LG 5525

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

AT CZ FR HR RO UA

14 records

DANKOWSKIE DIAMENT

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Kryshtofik Renata, Bialokors`kyi IAn, Piatrusiak Alisiia,

AT CZ DE HR PL UA

17 records

LG 56.35

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

BG IT RO SK UA

13 records

LG 5542 CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG ES IT RO UA

16 records

P 64 HE 118

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

AT HU IT SK UA

16 records

LG 55.80

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

BG IT SK UA

13 records

MAS 82 A

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

AT ES IT RO UA

10 records

LG50479 SX

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG IT RO SK UA

14 records

P 64 LE 99

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Revol Benoit

HR HU IT UA

15 records

MAS 89M

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

FR IT RO UA

12 records

LG 5550

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain-Advanta Nederland B.V.

BG ES RO UA

11 records

MAS 92 CP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Maisadour Semences, F

ES RO SK UA

10 records

LG 5543 CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

BG IT SK UA

12 records

LG 5478

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

AT HU IT UA

11 records

MAS 87 IR

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

ES IT RO UA

11 records

LG 50585

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG IT SK UA

11 records

LG50545 CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

HU IT SK UA

11 records

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Variety traits

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