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 Elaraxx DUO

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

Portbou YG

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Rambos

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

3 records

MAS 275L

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

2 records

LG Litopys

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Mike Taylor

3 records

Oxxygen

Terminated

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

R 2n (FR)

2 records

LG3520

Protection expired

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

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)

2 records

KWS KASHADO

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

3 records

KWS Catalino

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

2 records

Migla DS

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas

2 records

MAS 32VI

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

2 records

Konka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Usyk Liudmyla Oleksandrivna, Honcharova Kapitalina V"iacheslavivna, Bazalii Halyna Hryhorivna, Orliuk Anatolii Pavlovych,

3 records

Koin

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rysin Artur Leonidovych

3 records

MAS 245A

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

2 records

Harmonium

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Joel Roucolle

3 records

KWS Cornelio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

3 records

Kruhozir

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Babiants Lazar Tyhranovych, Lyfenko Lina Semenivna, Fedchenko Volodymyr Pavlovych, Rodenko Halyna Anatoliivna, Shpykuliak IEvhenii Anatoliiovych, Narhan Tetiana Pavlivna, Nakonechnyi Mykola IUriiovych, Yeryniak Mykola Ivanovych, Lyfenko Savelii Pylypovych

3 records

Kwondo

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

HM Clause Inc (US)

2 records

Kamponi CS

Active

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

Caussade Semences SA (FR)

5 records

Hispalong

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

INSTITUTO HISPANICO DEL ARROZ, S.A. (HISPARROZ)

4 records

Dakar

Active

Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

4 records

ES Mosquito

Terminated

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

Euralis Semences FR

2 records

Gosol YG

Active

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

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Faraon AM

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Hostiev IEvhen IUriiovych

3 records

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