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.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
RAGT 2n
Avena sativa L. · Oat
RAGT 2n
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
INIA/IFAPA/IRTA/ITACYL
Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy
WALDLAND HOLDING GMBH
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
ReinSaat KG
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH Saatzucht Langenstein
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH Saatzucht Langenstein
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
C.I.MEJORAMIENTO MAIZ
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
AGROVEGETAL, S.A.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
ERHARD EBMEYER
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Kärntner Saatbau e.Gen.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Výzkumné Centrum Selton s.r.o., Selgen A.S.