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.

ES Hattrick

Active

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

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

2 records

Dunkan 233 SV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mel`nyk Hryhorii Petrovych, Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Klimova Oksana IEvhenivna, Maniatina Liudmyla Oleksandrivna, Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Aldoshyn Anatolii Vasylovych, Bielikov IEvhen Illich, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

3 records

Enrico

Active

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

AGROSERVICE SPA

2 records

Eminentia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

3 records

DOP 6 08

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,

3 records

Elpida

Active

Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

2 records

DN Veld

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Bebekh Alina Vasylivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiov

3 records

Duratón

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León (ITACYL), Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA)

3 records

DS11-15SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

TEODORESCU ANDREEA

3 records

DN Rubin

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bernatskyi Maksym Mykhailovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Husak IUliia Viktorivna, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUri

3 records

DN Pyvykha

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Fedorenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Hanhur Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladysla

3 records

DN Meotyda

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ol`khovyk Maksym Styanislavovych, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav

3 records

DN Fiiesta

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kupar Ivan Mykhailovych, Bebekh Alina Vasylivna, Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Handuriva IUliia IUriivna, Fed`ko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Bondar` Tetiana Mykolaivna, Abel`masov Oleksii Viktorovych, Oliz`ko Oleksii Petrovych, Cherchel` Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dzi

3 records

Dovira odeska

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Maksymov Mykola Havrylovych, Marinin Liubov Ivanivna, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Solomonov Ruslan Viacheslavovych, Holub IEvheniia Anatoliivna, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Honcharuk Nina O

3 records

Dobrudjanski 7

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

P. Radkov, D. Dekov, D. Genchev, N. Nikolova, P. Ivanov, S. Todorova

3 records

DN Anait

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Riabchenko Olha Pavlivna, Derkach Kateryna Viktorivna, Bebekh Alina Vasylivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dzi

3 records

DN Sarmat

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Yukhymovych Olena Romanivna, Bebekh Alina Vasylivna, Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziube

3 records

DN Synevyr

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Fedorenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Zaplitnyi IAroslav Dmytrovych, Chernomyz Anatolii Mykolaiovych, Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Cherchel V

3 records

Donor MV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Shvartsman Volodymyr IUkhymovych, Kalynchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Chernobai Larysa Mykolaivna, Ivlieva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,

3 records

DN Adzhamka

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Husak IUliia Viktorivna, Bondar` Tetiana Mykolaivna, Kupar Ivan Mykhailovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Il`chenko Larisa Anatoliivna, Fed`ko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel` Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubets`

3 records

Dniprovs'kyi 39

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

2 records

Dokaz

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Huseinov Vali Mamedovych, Vesna Serhii Viktorovych, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vasko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,

3 records

DKS 2960

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Arian Dikhuizen

2 records

DN Rava

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Fedorenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Kupar Ivan Mykhailovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Fed`ko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Il`chenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Cherchel` Vladyslav IUriio

3 records

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