Variety traits
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.
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.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
S.Kalinina, D.Grauda, I.Rasals, M.Bleidere, I.Grunte, S.Malecka
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Limagrain UK
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
E.R.S.A. Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
BERTONE SEMENTI SPA
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
LUGANO LEONARDO SRL
Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp
Uniseeds Inc
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Prof. dr Borislav Kobiljski - Biogranum d.o.o., Novi sad
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Biogranum D.O.O.,Milana20,Novi Sad, Serbia
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Friedrich Longin
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Dr.Galina Mihova
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Bólyi Mezőgazdasági Termelő és Kereskedelmi Rt., Bóly
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Biogranum D.O.O., Milana 20, Novi Sad, Serbia
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Biogranum D.O.O.,Milana20,Novi Sad, Serbia
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Triticum monococcum L. · Einkorn wheat
CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA INGEGNERIA E TRASFORMAZIONI AGROALIMENTARI (CREA-IT)
Carthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower
PACIFICO
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
NORDDEUTSCHE| Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
SELGEN A.S
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
SANTACROCE GIOVANNI S.P.A.