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.

RGT Black Star

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

3 records

Refleks

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

5 records

Rapidena

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

3 records

RGT Volraxx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

Queen

Active

Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat

Pietrzak sp. z o.o. sp. k.

2 records

Polykarpi

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

3 records

Queens

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

4 records

Pyramid

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

Limagrain Advanta Nederland BV (NL)

2 records

Pogo

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

5 records

Pasjonat

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

4 records

Orbital

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Ets Claude Camille Benoist SA (FR)

3 records

Novella Antonia

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

UNIVERSITA' DEGLI STUDI DI PISA - DIPARTIMENTO DI SCIENZE AGRARIE, ALIMENTARI E AGRO-AMBIENTALI

2 records

Obernberger Schwarzhafer

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Unbekannt, Keine Angabe

2 records

Mv Hópehely

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Bedoe Zoltan / Veisz Otto / Lang Laszlo / Vida Gyula / Szunics Laszlo

3 records

Namiby

Active

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)

2 records

N1H262

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn

Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)

3 records

Navara

Active

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

Agri Obtentions SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

3 records

Mv Derengő

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár

2 records

Mv Sugallat

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár

2 records

Mietko

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Gospodarstwo Rolno-Nasienne KOW-MAR Maria J. Kowalska

4 records

Magadan

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SZB Polska Sp.z o.o. Sp.j.

3 records

Limit

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MOREAU SAATZUCHT| Freiherr von Moreau Saatzucht GmbH

2 records

KWS Alezant

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

2 records

Kulig

Active

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

4 records

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