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
Lantmännen SW Seed
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SISFORAGGERA
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Euralis Semences FR
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Royal Sluis Vegetables BV (NL)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Joel Meunier
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Coop de Pau SCA (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Serasem, FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
NOVARTIS SEEDS
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KWS Momont Recherche Sarl
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
SELGEN A.S
Zea mays L. · Maize
SAATZUCHT GLEISDORF GES.M.B.H
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Joel Alcouffe
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KIRIN BREWERY CO LTD
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans · Horse bean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Lantmaennen ek foer
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Riabchun Nataliia Ivanivna, Iodkovs`kyi Vladyslav Zdyslavovych, Panchenko Ivan Arkhypovych, Zviahin Andrii Fedorovych, Hridin Mykola Mykolaiovych, Yel`nikov Mykola Ivanovych,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Wiersum Plantbreeding B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hoiman Serhii Volodymyrovych, Sheremet Oleksandr Martynovych, Lehkun Ihor Borysovych, Linchevskyi Anatolii Adamovych,
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)