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.
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
LOCHOW| Lochow-Petkus GmbH
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
AYER GIDA NAK. ÜR. ÜRETİM PAZ. SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
Selgen, a.s. Vyzkumne centrum SELTON, s.r.o.
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
L. Daehnfeldt A-S, DK
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Eurosorgho
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Uri Kushnir^^^Nashef Kamal^^^Avdat Nahum
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
ERHARD EBMEYER
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ekhard Holzhausen
Zea mays L. · Maize
Osadchyi Serhii Stepanovych, Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kalinchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Tereshcuk Serhii Mykolaiovych, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
EURALIS SEMILLAS, S.A.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Zea mays L. · Maize
Laurent BETTINGER
Zea mays L. · Maize
Maisadour Semences
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
OSEVA PRO SRO (CZ)
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
Lyubov Taranenko c/o Antaria GmbH / Oleg Yatsyshen c/o Antaria GmbH / Pavio Taranenko c/o Antaria GmbH / Oksana Drozd c/o Antaria GmbH
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
RAGT 2n, FR