Paldin
TerminatedHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
N. Ganusheva, G. Hristozova
BG
2 records
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.
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
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.
Pandiia
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Kukuruza Ivan Ivanovych
UA
3 records
Pelasgia
Protection expiredLens culinaris Medik. · Lentil
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
GR
3 records
Ossk 713
Protection expiredZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
2 records
OSPOP555
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
2 records
Orzhytsia 237 MV
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Hanhur Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Mel`nychuk Ol`ha Serhiivna, Koval` Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Voskoboinyk Oleksandr Vasyl`ovych, Hlushko Vasyl` Vasyl`ovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Bory
UA
3 records
Opty
Protection expiredPisum sativum L. · Pea
SPÓJNIA Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze sp. z o.o.
PL
2 records
Parnas
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Shepilova Nadiia Dmytrivna, Manziuk Vitalii Tymofiiovych, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vasko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,
UA
3 records
P9900
Protection expiredZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)
FR
2 records
P9127
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US
FR
2 records
Opus
TerminatedBrassica napus L. · Rapeseed
W WEIBULL
UA
4 records
P2105
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
ES
2 records
Owacja
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
PL
6 records
Optyma odes`ka
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Marinin Liubov Ivanivna, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Topal Mykola Mykolaiovych, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Solomonov Ruslan V'iacheslavovych, Holub IEvheniia Anatoliivna, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Honcharuk Nina Ol
UA
3 records
NS H 8001
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Terzic Sreten, Radeka Ilija, Jockovic Milan, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
UA
3 records
NS H 7258
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dusanic Nenad, Miklic Vladimir, Miladinovic Dragana, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
UA
3 records
NS H 6342
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dusanic Nenad, Miklic Vladimir, Malidza Goran, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
UA
3 records
Omriiane
ActivePanicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
Rudnyk Ol`ha Ivanivna, Synytsina Olena Volodymyrivna, Prodanyk Anatolii Mykhailovych, Ovdiienko-Ozadovs`ka Anastasiia Petrivna, Yashovs`kyi Ivan Viktorovych,
UA
3 records
NS H 978
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dusanic Nenad, Miladinovic Dragana, Cvejic Sandra, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
UA
3 records
NS H 2649
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Miklic Vladimir, Dusanic Nenad, Malidza Goran, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
UA
3 records
NS H 6376
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Miladinovic Dragana, Miklic Vladimir, Dusanic Nenad, Balalic Igor, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
UA
3 records
NS 3030
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Stojakovic Milisav, Ivanovic Mile,
UA
3 records
NS Dionis
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pankovic Dejana, Gvozdenovic Sandra, Jocsc Sinisa,
UA
3 records
NS 2922
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Purar Bozana, Nastasic Aleksandra, Bekavac Goran, Jockovic Dorde, Ivanovic Mile, Stojakovic Milisav,
UA
3 records