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.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
KOVTUNENKO VIKTOR YaKOVLEVICh / TIMOFEEV VALENTIN BORISOVICh / DUDKA LYuBOV' FEDOROVNA / KUDRYaShOV IGOR' NIKOLAEVICh / LYSAK NIKOLAJ IVANOVICh / FILOBOK VERA ALEKSEEVNA / FILOBOK LEONTIJ PETROVICh / HUDOKORMOVA ZhANNA NIKOLAEVNA / BUKREEVA GALINA IVANOVN
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
PARSONS SEEDS LTD
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Europe, FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Dvorets`kyi Volodymyr Frantsevych, Vozhehova Raisa Anatolivna, Usyk Liudmyla Oleksandrivna, Orliuk Anatolii Pavlovych,
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Europe, FR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Europe SA (FR)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
ZhOGINA VALENTINA ANDREEVNA / ChUMAKOVSKIJ MIHAIL NIKOLAEVICh / BREZhNEVA VALENTINA IVANOVNA / BREZhNEV ALEKSANDR VLADIMIROVICh
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Avena sativa L. · Oat
APP Agroresursu un ekonomikas institūts
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Traskovetska Vita Anatoliivna, Vasyliev Oleksii Anatoliiovych, Babaiants Olha Vadymivna, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Ptashenchuk Oleksandr Mykytovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Babaiants Lazar Tihra
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Avena sativa L. · Oat
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Avena sativa L. · Oat
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Ilmar Tamm 70%, Ülle Tamm 25%, Pille Sooväli 5%, Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE, DE