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.

Beauduc

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Centre Francais du Riz (FR)/CIRAD (FR)

4 records

Bc Zmaj

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

4 records

BG Freska 2S

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Biogranum D.O.O.,Milana20,Novi Sad, Serbia

4 records

Bc Vlatka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

4 records

Bc Senzacija

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

4 records

Belmondo

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Lemaire-Deffontaines

4 records

Barka

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

"Przedsiębiorstwo Nasienne ""ROLNAS"" sp. z o.o. \K. H. Święciccy"

4 records

Bc Tena

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

5 records

B-15

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

3 records

Barok

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) , Agri-Obtentions S.A.

4 records

Avocato

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

3 records

Bc Lorena

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

4 records

Badengold

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Dr. Christoph Kling in Universität Hohenheim - Landessaatzuchtanstalt -

4 records

Aton

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

AGENZIA REGIONALE PER LO SVILUPPO RURALE (ERSA)

3 records

Bc 7031

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

3 records

Bażant

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

4 records

B-10

Protection expired

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

3 records

Ascot

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

LANDBOUWBUREAU WIERSUM

4 records

Azara

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

5 records

Aria

Active

Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil

Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

3 records

Baio

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A

3 records

Azov

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

ASGROW SEED COMPANY

3 records

Azkan

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

Geçit Kusagi Tarimsal Arst.Enst.Müd. (TR)

3 records

Avalya

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Metodiy Todorov, Svilena Tosheva, Lyubka Vasileva

4 records

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