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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.

Saleroso

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

AGROVEGETAL, S.A.

ES
3 records

Simer DS

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
3 records

Saba

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

PL
4 records

Rotex

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

Pietrzak sp. z o.o. sp. k.

PL
2 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Nesterova Natalia Havrylivna, Molodchenkova Olha Olehivna, Babaiants Ol`ha Vadimovna, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Kozlov Viktor Volodymyrovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Zaitsev Oleksii Borysovych,

UA
3 records

Shalanda

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Pryimachuk Mykhailo Ivanovych, Syvokon` Inna Valentynivsna, Chernobab Raisa Andriivna, Suvorova Kateryna IUriivna, Shcypak Hennadii Vasylovych,

UA
3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sichniak Vira IUkhymivna, Sheremet Oleksandr Martynovych, Linchevskyi Anatolii Adamovych,

UA
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

PL
3 records

Renar

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Tuman`ian Natalia Heorhiivna, Kharchenko Olena Semenivna, Kharitonov IEvhenii Mykhailovych, Kizinek Serhii Volodymyrovych, Los` Halyna Danylivna, Zynnyk Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Kovalev Viktor Saveliiovych,

UA
4 records

Sashez

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Institute of plant genetic resources – Sadovo(BG), Institute of Agricultural Crops - Chirpan (BG)

BG
3 records

Regulex

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ENZA ZADEN| Enza Zaden Deutschland GmbH & Co KG

DE
2 records

Redstoun

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Breus Oksana Serhiivna, Davydiuk Ihor Mykolaiovych, Koval`chuk Zoreslava Volodymyrivna, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

UA
3 records

Reda DS

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
3 records

Rarytet

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Schypak Pavlo Vasyl`ovych, Doskoch Ivan Mykhailovych, Cherednychenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Chernobab Raisa Andriivna, Suvorova Kateryna IUriivna, Schypak Hennadii Vasyl`ovych,

UA
3 records

RAM 8143

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rysin Leonid Mykhailovych

UA
3 records

Ricardo

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DE
3 records

Rodos

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

EE
3 records

Riposta

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

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

PL
2 records

Pribina

Active

Amaranthus cruentus L. · Blood amaranth

Alena Gajdošová^^^Gabriela Libiaková^^^Jozef Fejér^^^Andrea Hricová

SK
3 records

RAM 8153

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rysin Leonid Mykhailovych

UA
3 records

RAM 1033

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rysin Leonid Mykhailovych

UA
3 records

Radocha

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

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

PL
3 records

Rachele

Active

Avena nuda L. · Naked oat

GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Pylypivka

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Dorofieieva Zinaida Dmytriivna, Bredins`ka Nadiia Stepanivna, Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Nakonechnyi Mykola IUriiovych, Narhan Tetiana Pavlivna, Fedchenko Volodymyr Pavlovych, Yeryniak Mykola Ivanovych, Lyfenko Savelii Pylypovych,

UA
3 records

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