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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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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.

Hudvin

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Riabchuk Viktor Kuz`movych, Kolieshkova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Suprun Oleh Hryhorovych, Andriienko Viktor Valentynovych, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kyry

UA
3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Shepilova Nadiia Dmytrivna, Vesna Serhii Viktorovych, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vasko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,

UA
3 records

Husliar

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Karapira Serhii Ivanovych, Babich Valerii Ivanovych, Hanzhelo Mykola Hryhorovych, Krut`ko Vasyl` Ivanovych, Varenyk Borys Fedorovych, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna,

UA
3 records

Ikone

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SZB Polska Sp.z o.o. Sp.j.

PL
3 records

Iezer

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

ANTOHE IONMARTURA TEODOR

RO
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Maksymov Mykola Havrylovych, Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Babaiants Lazar Tyhranovych, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Ptashenchuk Oleksandr Mykytovych, Honcharuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych,

UA
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Alieksieienko IEvhenii Viktorovych, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Holub IEvheniia Anatoliivna, Honcharuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych,

UA
3 records

Hlians

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Vasylenko Antonina Oleksandr, Serdiuk Vira Ivanivna, Lutsenko Mykola Petrovych, Bekorevych Alla Davydivna, Bezuhlyi Ihor Mykolaiovych, Chekryhin Petro Mykheiovych,

UA
3 records

Hispasen

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

INSTITUTO HISPANICO DEL ARROZ, S.A. (HISPARROZ)

ES
3 records

H 108

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BG
2 records

Herko

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Maia Raudseping 80%, Valve Jaagus 20%

EE
3 records

Haker

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

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

PL
3 records

GW1474

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

"GOLDEN WEST RESEARCH" EOOD (BG)

BG
2 records

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
2 records

Haiok

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Kudina Iryna Vasylivna, Leonov Oleh Yuriiovych, Suvorova Kateryna Yuriivna, Iodkovskyi Vladislav Zdislavovych, Kirian Viktor Mykhailovych, Ilchenko Nina Kostiantynivna, Luchna Inna Stanislavivna, Riabchun Nataliia Ivanivna, Vyskub Roman Stanislavovych, Us

UA
3 records

Granat

Active

Arachis hypogaea L. · Peanut

Stanislav Stamatov, Svetlozar Dragushev, Petar Dragushev

BG
4 records

Guinorme

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SEMILLAS BATLLE

PT
2 records

Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
4 records

Glyana

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Institute of Bast Crops of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine

PL
3 records

Gorast

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Hristo Gorastev, Nevenka Ganusheva, Stoyka Grancharova, Ganka Hristozova

BG
3 records

GK Erik

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Rajki Erzsebet / Mozer Gabor / Bona Lajos

HU
3 records

Gepard

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

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

PL
4 records

Galicja

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
3 records

G 4524

Terminated

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

FUNK SEED

ES
2 records

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