Katan
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
Nadezhda Antonova
BG
3 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.
Katalin
ActiveCicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
Toth Sandorne Dr. Hubai Erzsebet / Molnar Janosne / Breznyik Katalin / Basiledesne Dr. Toth Erzsebet
HU
3 records
Katrusia odes`ka
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Solomonov Ruslan Viacheslavovych, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Maksymov Mykola Havrylovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych,
UA
3 records
Kaspero
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
Dr. Hartmut Spieß
DE
3 records
Jodie
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)
HR
2 records
Kaliopa
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Galya Katrandzhieva
BG
3 records
Karo
ActivePhaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
2 records
Istyna odes`ka
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Chervonis Mykhailo Volodymyrovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Ziatiuk Mariia IAkivna, Kostiuk Stanislav Vasyl`ovych, Ptashenchuk Oleksandr Mykytovych, Musich Volodymyr Mykolaiovych,
UA
3 records
Isoma
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH
NL
3 records
IRGR Marina
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
Nadezhda Antonova
BG
3 records
Izgrev
Protection expiredHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
S. Zapryanov, T. Stefanov, Y. Burgazova, D. Lazarova, S. Navushtanov, N. Lazarov
BG
3 records
IRGR Dani
TerminatedOryza sativa L. · Rice
Konstantin Kamishev
BG
3 records
Jezero
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
Slobodan Katich, Voislav Mikhailovich,
UA
4 records
IPK Elbrus
TerminatedTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Dechko Dechev
BG
3 records
Jerome
TerminatedBrassica napus L. · Rapeseed
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
LT
2 records
Istra
TerminatedAvena sativa L. · Oat
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
HR
2 records
Interkrus
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kyrychenko Maryna Serhiivna, Babych Viktoriia Olehivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych,
UA
3 records
Ingenio
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Syngenta Participations AG| CH
HR
3 records
Imola
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH
NL
3 records
Ivanivs`kyi
ActiveLinum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
Slisarchuk Mykola Vitaliiovych, Pyvovar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Lisovyi Oleksandr Borysovych, Drozd Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Dynnyk Vasyl` Polikarpovych, Holovenko Valentyna Ivanivna,
UA
3 records
Iunak
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
D. Boyadzhieva, A. Dimov, P. Stankova, M. Mangova, H. Hristov, P. Petkova, P. Stoycheva
BG
3 records
Ieva DS
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
LT
3 records
Huzar
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
4 records
Irnik
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
V. Georgiev, T. Petrova, I. Iliev, V. Ivanova
BG
3 records