Variety traits
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.
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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Purar Bozhana, Nastasich Aleksandra, Bekavats Horan, Yotskovich Dzhordzhe, Stoiakovich Milislav,
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Voislava Mamchilovich, Novo Przhuli,
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
Institut za ratarstvo
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Ovuka Jelena, Dimitrijevic Aleksandra, Radeka Ilija, Jockovic Milan, Jocic Sinisa, Cvejic Sandra,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dusanic Nenad, Gvozdenovic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Luchnoi Vadym Vitaliiovych, Markova Tetiana IUriivna, Alad`in Volodymyr Semenovych, Holik Oleh Viktorovych, Holik Viktor Stepanovych,
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
Agri Obtentions SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Nesterova Natalia Havrylivna, Molodchenkova Olha Olehivna, Vasyliev Oleksii Anatoliiovych, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Kozlov Viktor Volodymyrovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Cvejic, Sandra Dusanic, Nenad Jockovic, Milan Miklic, Vladimir Mykhno, Mykola Jocic, Sinisa
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Erik Gagnon
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
May Agro Tohumculuk SAN. TIC. AŞ (TR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RUP «NAUCHNO - PRAKTICHESKIJ CZENTR NAN BELARUSI PO ZEMLEDELIYU»
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
Agri Obtentions SA (FR)
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
JUNTA EXTREMADURA (SIA)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
KOSOLAPOV SERGEJ NIKOLAEVICh / KOYuDA SERGEJ PETROVICh / DOROGOBED ALEKSEJ ALEKSEEVICh
Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Chykaliuk Peter Bohdan
Avena nuda L. · Naked oat
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Kuz`menko IEvhenii Anatoliiovych, Mukha Tetiana Ivanivna, Fedorenko Iryna Viktorivna, Fedorenko Maryna Viktorivna, Solona Valentyna Iosypivna, Khomenko Svitlana Olehivna, Kochmarskyi Valentyn Serhiiovych,