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.

NK Dolbi

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

AT BG CZ FR HR HU +1

14 records

Orchestra

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

RAGT 2N S.A.S

CZ DE EE FR SE UA

21 records

Abarth

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Nickerson International Research SNC (FR)

CZ DE EE FR UA

16 records

Somerwood

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)

HR HU NL UA

13 records

KWS Higgins

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Lochow

AT CZ DE FI LT LU +2

17 records

KWS Dolaro

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Peer Wilde^^^Brigitta Schmiedchen^^^Jutta Menzel

AT DE DK EE PL UA

14 records

Despina

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saaten-Union

CZ DE HU PL SK UA

16 records

Signora

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SERASEM| SERASEM (G.I.E. commercial)

AT CZ DE ES FR HU +2

12 records

Eurostar

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rustica Prograin Genetique (FR)

AT BE BG DE HU IT +3

17 records

Jakubus

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordsaat Saatzuchtgesellschaft m.b.H. (DE)

CZ EE FR HU LT PL +1

18 records

Patras

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

EE LT LU LV PL UA

16 records

Titus

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co.KG

AT CZ DE EE PL UA

13 records

Cornetto

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Secobra Saatzucht

AT EE FI LT LU LV +1

18 records

OAC Erin

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

AT CZ FR HR HU SI +1

12 records

SU Elrond

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

HYBRO SAATZUCHT GMBH and CO KG

AT CZ DE DK EE LT +2

15 records

Sting

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

ULRICH SPERLING / DR. LISSY KUNTZE

CZ DE FI FR HU LT +2

17 records

KWS Tonic

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS LOCHOW GMBH, DE

AT CZ DE DK FR LU +1

15 records

Casanova

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

BG CZ DK FR HR RO +2

15 records

Grenado

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp z.o.o. (PL)

CZ DE EE FR HR LT +1

17 records

Olivin

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2n

EE FI LT LV PL UA

18 records

Monroe

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Donau, A

AT CZ HR HU RO SK +1

15 records

LG Absalon

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Limagrain Europe, FR

BG FR IT RO SK UA

18 records

Balaton

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatzucht Donau, A

AT BG HU PL SI SK +1

20 records

KWS Eterno

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

WILDE Peer, DE

AT DE DK EE PL UA

19 records

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