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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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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.

DK Imigold

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Claude Sciaccaluga, Jean-Pierre Despeghel,

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Postoienko Lidiia Petrivna, Mysko Olena Ivanivna, Matiieha Olha Omelianivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych,

UA
3 records

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

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Acuna

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

APSOVSEMENTI SRL

ES
4 records

Airoso

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

AGROVEGETAL, S.A.

ES
3 records

Zysk

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lyfenko Lina Semenivna, Bosakovska Nataliia IUriivna, Nakonechnyi Mykola IUriiovych, Narhan Tetiana Pavlivna, Fedchenko Volodymyr Pavlovych, Yeryniak Mykola Ivanovych, Lyfenko Savelii Pylypovych,

UA
3 records

ZP 196

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BG
4 records

Zorro

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

SERASEM RECHERCHES ET

SK
6 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Ptashenchuk Oleksandr Mykytovych, Honcharuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych,

UA
3 records

ZP 488

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RO
5 records

ZOLUShKA

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

FOMENKO NATAL'Ya DMITRIEVNA / BELYaEVA GALINA NIKOLAEVNA / MEL'NIKOVA EVGENIYa NIKOLAEVNA / TITOV SERGEJ ALEKSANDROVICh / FOKINA EVGENIYa MIHAJLOVNA

UA
4 records

ZODIAC

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Limagrain UK

DK
5 records

Zbruch

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubets`kyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
3 records

Zlatson

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Borovs`ka Iryna IUriivna, Petrenkova Vira Pavlivna, Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Tymchuk Serhii Mykhailovych, Satarov Oleksandr Zainulovych, Syvenko Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivn

UA
3 records

Wulkan

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Husak IUliia Viktorivna, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych

UA
3 records

VN 6763

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kudyna Ol`ha IUriivna, Lubko Maryna Vasylivna, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Rusavskyi Vladyslav Leonidovych, Iliuchenko Oleksandr Serhiiovych, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

UA
3 records

Zhaivir

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Bredins`ka Nadiia Stepanivna, Rodenko Halyna Anatoliivna, Nakonechnyi Mykola IUriiovych, Narhan Tetiana Pavlivna, Fedchenko Volodymyr Pavlovych, Yeryniak Mykola Ivanovych, Lyfenko Savelii Pylypovych,

UA
3 records

Vivat

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DONTSOVA ALEKSANDRA ALEKSANDROVNA / DONTSOV DMITRIJ PETROVICh / ROMANYuKIN ALEKSANDR EGOROVICh / TERNOVAYa ELENA ALEKSANDROVNA / IGNAT'EVA NATAL'Ya GENNAD'EVNA / ShIShKIN NIKOLAJ VASIL'EVICh / YaNKOVSKIJ NIKOLAJ GRIGOR'EVICh / FILIPPOV EVGENIJ GRIGOR'EVIC

UA
4 records

Vitrylo

Terminated

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Hryhoraschenko Larysa Volodymyrivna, Yel`kin Oleksii Oleksandrovych, Horlachova Olha Vikentiivna, Konstantynov Stanislav Ivanovych, Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych, Ponomarenko Nadiia Serhiivna, Horbachova Svitlana Mykolaivna,

UA
3 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Nesterova Natalia Havrylivna, Molodchenkova Olha Olehivna, Babaiants Olha Vadymivna, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Kozlov Viktor Volodymyrovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,

UA
3 records

Yailzla

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Zlatina Ur, Magdalina Kostova, Evgeniy Dimitrov, Radoslav Chilipilski, Teodora Angelova

BG
3 records

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

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

ES
3 records

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