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.

Faustus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Strube, D

BE FR HU LT UA

16 records

Amphor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)

AT FR HR HU IT UA

14 records

Ajaxx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

BE DE DK IT LT UA

14 records

KWS Tenor

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Lochow

CZ DE EE HU SK UA

16 records

Harmony

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Nordsaat Saatzuchtgesellschaft m.b.H. (DE)

DE EE FI FR LT LU

13 records

Anapurna

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson International Research SNC, F

BG FR HU IT RO

16 records

Premium

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

BG CZ DE HU PL

13 records

Kornelija

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics, Stende Research Centre, "Dizzemes", Dizstende

EE FI LT LV PL

12 records

Fushia CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

BG RO SK UA

13 records

ES Pallador

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

FR HU IT UA

15 records

RGT Wollf

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Ragt 2n, F

AT IT UA

12 records

Rainier

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Van Waveren, D

BG DE PL

14 records

Eso

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

TREVOR COPE SEEDS LIMITED

AT CZ UA

15 records

Flämingsprofi

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Lochow Petkus GmbH (DE)

AT CZ DE EE HR HU +2

12 records

Boruta

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

SAATZUCHT STEINACH GMBH and CO KG

AT CZ DE DK LT PL

13 records

Teuto

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Saatzucht

DE DK LU PL UA

12 records

Alvesta

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

KWS Lochow

AT DE EE LT LU

12 records

Activus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT HU RO SK UA

14 records

Naomie

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saaten Union Recherche (FR)

DE EE FR LT LV UA

15 records

NK Armoni

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

BG FR HR HU UA

10 records

ES Polaris CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

BG ES IT RO UA

12 records

ES Favor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

AT FR PL UA

13 records

RGT Reform

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DK EE LU NL SE UA

16 records

NK Petrol

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

SYNGENTA CROP| Syngenta Crop Protection AG

CZ DE HR PL

11 records

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