The 1000-seed weight is a key indicator of flax seed plumpness, determining its sowing quality and potential yield.
In the reference
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varieties
crop Common flax,
where this is mentioned in the description.
For oilseed flax, the range of 1000-seed weight is from 3.5 to 15 grams. The indicator is highly determined by the variety genotype, which accounts for up to 87.9% of the trait variability, while field values have been recorded from 4.23 to 9.10 grams.
This parameter serves as a basis for calculating the seeding rate by weight, which is necessary to achieve optimal plant stand density. Heavier seeds with a larger supply of nutrients possess higher germination energy and ensure the development of a vigorous root system, while an increase in 1000-seed weight by 1 gram can increase biological yield by 0.3–0.4 t/ha.
Varieties of Common flax 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.