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
Nickerson International Research S.N.C.
Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
Moshe Zalsman
Zea mays L. · Maize
ORSEM HYBRIDES
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Frederic Poujaud
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Raps GbR Saatzucht Lundsgaard
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Maisadour Semences, FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
LOCHOW-PETKUS
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz · Camelina
MORGNER| Dr. Friedrich Morgner in Hessische Lehr- und Forschungs- anstalt fuer Landwirtschaft
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rainer Leipert
Zea mays L. · Maize
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Royal Sluis Vegetables BV (NL)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MAS Seeds,FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
EURALIS SAATEN
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Selgen, a.s. Vyzkumne centrum SELTON, s.r.o.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Euralis Semences