Variety traits

1000-kernel weight of chickpea

Cicer arietinum L.

An important yield structure element and a quality indicator for chickpea, depending on the cultivar type and agro-climatic growing conditions. It is used to calculate the seeding rate by weight and to assess productivity potential.

In the reference 28 varieties crop Chickpea, where this is mentioned in the description.

The 1000-kernel weight values vary significantly depending on the cultivar type. Kabuli-type varieties are characterized by larger seeds weighing from 217 to 367 g, whereas the Desi cultivar type is distinguished by smaller grains, with an average value of approximately 208.7 g.

This indicator positively correlates with yield and market quality, especially for large-seeded varieties. However, the actual weight may decrease under the influence of adverse external factors, such as moisture deficit or imbalances in the mineral nutrition system, which trigger excessive vegetative growth at the expense of fruit development.

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

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Varieties of Chickpea 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.