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.

KWS3575

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

KSH4G02

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

ARNDT KARL ZACHARIAS

3 records

Krupnoskoroe

Active

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

V.F. Aspidowa c/o VNIIZBK (Allrussisches Forschungsinstit. f. Leguminosen und Grützfrüchte) / L.A. Velsowskaja c/o VNIIZBK (Allrussisches Forschungsinstit. f. Leguminosen u. Grützfrüchte) / V.P. Velsowskie c/o VNIIZBK (Allrussisches Forschungsinstit. f. L

3 records

Krezus

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

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

3 records

Kontra

Active

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

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

2 records

Kremin' 200 SV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

2 records

Kreacja

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.

2 records

Kraievyd

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Aksel`rud Dmytro Vadymovych, Buriak Mykola Vasyl`ovych, Sheredeko Leonid Mykolaiovych, Hirko Volodymyr Serhiiovych, Buriak Vasyl` IUkhymovych,

3 records

Koralovyi

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Nesterova Natalia Havrylivna, Molodchenkova Olha Olehivna, Babaiants Olha Vadymivna, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Kozlov Viktor Volodymyrovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,

3 records

Kopa

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

3 records

Konsul

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Shkorych Drahan, Zaitsev Oleksii Borysovych,

4 records

Kolibris

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

2 records

Kobza

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sokol Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Kobyzieva Liubov Nykyforivna, Tymchuk Serhii Mykhailovych, Matushkin Viktor Oleksiiovych, Chernyshenko Pavlo Volodymyrovych, Moshkova Olena Mykolaivna, Riabukha Serhii Stanislavovych,

4 records

Komandor

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KARPENKO OLEKSANDR, LUKIANCHYK IURII

4 records

Kniahynia Ol`ha

Active

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

3 records

Kokhana

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Yokich Drahan Radomyrovych, Karamushka Liudmyla Fedorivna, Vasylenko Liudmyla Fedorivna, Ushkarenko Viktor Oleksandrovych, Honcharova Kapitolina V'iacheslavivna, Lazer Petro Nartsysovych, Bazalii Halyna Hryhorivna, Zhuzha Oleksandr Dmytrovych, Orliuk Anat

3 records

Kesariia Polis`ka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Zaika IEvhenii Viktorovych, Kovalchuk Serhii Oleksandrovych, Klymenko Iryna Ivanivna, Hirko Oleksandr Volodymyrovych, Kyryl`chuk Anzhela Mykolaivna, Tkachova Nataliia Andriivna, Starychenko Vasyl Mykolaiovych, Holyk Liubov Mykolaivna, Ol`shans`kyi IUrii V

3 records

Khors

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Synysha Iotsych, Drahan Shkorych,

2 records

Kenez

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pinter Zoltan / Szel Sandor / Kalman Laszlo / Buza Lajosne / Fejes Laszlo / Pinter Zoltanne

3 records

Kharkivs'ka 39

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

2 records

Kh 762 V

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Petrenkova Vira Pavlivna, Kuzmysheva Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

5 records

Khamarka

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Bielkin Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Krainiuk Valentyna Stepanivna, Parasovchenko Oleh Oleksandrovych, Khudoierko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych,

3 records

Kh 711 V

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Petrenkova Vira Pavlivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasyl`ovych,

5 records

Keryneia

Protection expired

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

2 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
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Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
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