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.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Avena sativa L. · Oat
SZB POLSKA SP.Z O O. SP.K.
Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) , Agri-Obtentions S.A.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
APSOVSEMENTI SRL
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Rustica Prograin Genetique
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
MOTTO MARIO
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
VENTUROLI SEMENTI S.R.L.
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
University of Saskatchewan
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
MAL'ChIKOV PETR NIKOLAEVICh / MYaSNIKOVA MARINA GERMANOVNA / NATOLI VINCENZO
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
SENOVA LTD
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Marco Signor
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Zea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Nilsson, Bengt
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co.KG
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf