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.

Stavento

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

BALTZIS NIKOLAOS (GR)

2 records

Statur Sejet

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

4 records

Slavena

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Galya Katrandzhieva

2 records

Start

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

BREZhNEVA VALENTINA IVANOVNA / BREZhNEV ALEKSANDR VLADIMIROVICh / ZhOGINA VALENTINA ANDREEVNA / ChUMAKOVSKIJ MIHAIL NIKOLAEVICh / MIROShNIChENKO ARSENIJ NIKOLAEVICh

3 records

Skorpion

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE VYZKUMNY USTAV ROSTLINNE VYROBY, V.V.I.

3 records

Snihova koroleva

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sichniak Vira IUkhymivna, Lehkun Ihor Borysovych, Sheremet Oleksandr Martynovych, Linchevskyi Anatolii Adamovych,

3 records

Skh 808 A kh Kh 1002 B

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuz`myshena Nadiia Viktorovna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

3 records

SM Redstar

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

3 records

Siwek

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

2 records

Słowiańskie

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

3 records

Sigma

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hodowla Roslin Rolniczych Nasiona Kobierzyc Sp.z.o.o.

4 records

Skh 51 A

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Riabchun Viktor Kuzmych, Kryvoruchko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

3 records

Siena

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ReinSaat KG

2 records

Skh 1008 A kh Kh 1007 B

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Petrenkova Vira Oleksandrovych, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuz`myshena Nadiia Viktorovna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych

3 records

Skelia

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Tymchuk Serhii Mykhailovych, Kobyzova Liubov Nykyforivna, Harbuz Liubov Ivanivna, Moshkova Olena Mykolaiina, Matushkin Viktor Oleksiiovych,

4 records

Serzhan

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Synysha Iotsych, Drahan Shkorych,

2 records

SM Cyrkon

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

3 records

Skarb Palmiry

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Stelmakh Adolf Fomych, Sheremet Oleksandr Martynovych, Lehkun Ihor Borysovych, Linchevskyi Anatolii Adamovych,

3 records

Sławko

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

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

3 records

Scarlet

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht J. Breun (DE)

2 records

Slavonac

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

3 records

SKh 808 A

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmysheva Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

5 records

Shalanda MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pashaly Olena Semenivna, Varenyk Borys Fedorovych, Piliuhin Anatolii Saveliiovych, Serikov Volodymyr Oleksiiovych, Kryvul`ko Ruslan Oleksandrovych, Sokolov V'iacheslav Mykhailovych, Bielousov Anatolii Oleksandrovych,

3 records

SKh 1008 A

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kryvosheieva Olena Vatslavivna, Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasyl`ovych,

5 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
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