Variety traits

1000-kernel weight — oat

Avena sativa L.

A key indicator of grain plumpness and sowing quality in oats, which determines the seeding rate and the crop's yield potential.

In the reference 115 varieties crop Oat, where this is mentioned in the description.

For oats, the 1000-kernel weight is a variable indicator depending on the variety and environmental conditions during grain development. Typical values range from 20 g for small-grained samples to 36–45 g for well-developed grain, with values below 28 g often indicating the impact of adverse factors such as drought.

The determination method requires the mandatory separation of double oat kernels from each other, followed by weighing two 500-grain samples. Grain size directly affects sowing quality: seeds with a higher mass contain an increased supply of nutrients, ensuring high germination energy and the development of a robust root system.

General information about the subject — on the page Thousand kernel weight.

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Varieties of Oat mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.