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
Dr. J. Ackermann & Co. Saatzucht Irlbach (Kommanditgesellschaft)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Ilmar Tamm 95%, Pille Sooväli 5%, Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Stephanie Franck
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Ing. Gustav Pammer, Bundesanstalt für Pflanzenbau und Samenp
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Monsanto Technology LLC, US
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
JAIME VADILLO VERDUGO
Avena nuda L. · Naked oat
Centrum výskumu rastlinnej výroby (CVRV) Pieštany
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
ERHARD EBMEYER
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Euralis Semences
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT CZECH S.R.O.
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht
Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
KWS LOCHOW GMBH Herrn Dr. Erhard Ebmeyer / Ulrike Ellis in Fa. KWS LOCHOW GMBH
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
THE ABED FOUNDATION
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR