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.

Karpate

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR

DE EE FR LT LU UA

18 records

Kameleon

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

KWS Momont, F

DE FR LT LU UA

18 records

Tybalt

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Wiersum Plantbreeding B.V.

EE FR LT LU NL PL +1

20 records

Symbios

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

RAGT 2N S.A.S

CZ DE EE FI FR LT +1

16 records

KWS Magic

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS Lochow, D

AT BE DK HR PL SK

13 records

Auriga

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

NORDSAAT SAATZUCHT

DE EE ES FI HU LT +1

16 records

Bonanza

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co.KG

DK EE LT PL UA

14 records

Riparo

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

AT CZ DE IT LU

15 records

ES Petunia

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Thierry Andre

CZ DE FR HR HU IT +1

14 records

Hunter

Application submitted

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

WAVEREN| van Waveren Saaten GmbH

BG CZ DE HR HU PL +2

12 records

Boreale

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

AT BG FR HU IT SI +1

17 records

Adamo

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Wouda, K.P.

BE DE DK ES FR NL +1

15 records

Walet

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp. Zo.o., Pl- 64-000 Koscian

DE FI LT LV PL SI

16 records

KWS Gilmor

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

AT CZ DE DK EE PL +1

14 records

Tobak

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co.KG

EE FR LT PL UA

15 records

Delfin

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH, D-38895 Langenstein, OT Bohnshausen

DE DK EE IE LT LU +1

12 records

Sofru

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Pierre GARRAUD

FR HR HU IT UA

16 records

Mardona

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

DLF-TRIFOLIUM| DLF-Trifolium A/S

CZ DE DK FI NL PL +1

15 records

Rimisol

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

INST.FIELD VEGETABLE CROP

BG ES RO SK UA

15 records

Semper

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Lochow

AT CZ DE EE HU PL

14 records

KWS Thessa

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS LOCHOW GMBH, DE

AT DE EE FR PL SK +1

13 records

KWS Magnifico

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Peer Wilde^^^Brigitta Schmiedchen^^^Jutta Menzel

AT CZ DE DK LT LV +1

16 records

KWS Hobbs

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Lochow

CZ DK EE FI LT LV +1

16 records

Memori CS

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pierre GARRAUD

CZ DE FR PL UA

13 records

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