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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.

Dniprianka

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Korzh Zoia Vasylivna, Klysha Andrii Ivanovych,

UA
3 records

Diona

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Nizheholenko Viktor Mykhailovych, Babych Anatolii Oleksandrovych, Pavlova Natalia Oleksandrivna, Marchenko Tetiana IUriivna, Monich Ruslan Vasyl`ovych, Kolot Valentyna Vasylivna, Mykhailov Viktor Oleksandrovych, Klubuk Viktor Vasylovych, Kolot Viktor Myko

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Abel`masov Oleksii Viktorovych, Riabchenko Ol`ha Pavlivna, Kupar Ivan Mykhailovych, Yukhymovych Olena Romanivna, Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Il`chenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Fed`ko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel` Vladyslav IUriiov

UA
3 records

DANIIL

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rysin Leonid Mykhailovych

UA
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Krotinov Ivan Volodymyrovych, Motrenko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych,

UA
3 records

Crisda

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

NL
2 records

Deyana

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Shenko Yanev

BG
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kozak Halyna Vasylivna, Karp Tetiana IAroslavivna, Zaplitnyi IAroslav Dmytrovych, Bernatskyi Maksym Mykhailovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiov

UA
3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Stelmakh Adolf Fomych, Lehkun Ihor Borysovych, Sheremet Oleksandr Martynovych, Linchevskyi Anatolii Adamovych,

UA
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

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

PL
3 records

Conil

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

AGROVEGETAL, S.A.

ES
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
2 records

Crodur

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

Corrado

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SEJET PLANTEFORÆDLING

DK
3 records

Cordoba

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Cargill Genetique Europe (FR)/Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

FR
3 records

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Mel`nyk Liudmyla Anatoliivna, Prodanyk Anatolii Mykhailovych, Synytsyna Olena Volodymyrivna, Taranenko Liubov Kalynivna, Yashovs`kyi Ivan Viktorovych,

UA
5 records

Cosima

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Ted Lund

DE
3 records

Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil

University of Saskatchewan (CA)

FR
2 records

ChBL-5

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

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

UA
3 records

Consul

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PACIFICO

ES
2 records

Chado

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Markova Tetiana IUr'ivna, Yurchenko Petro Kharytonovych, Holik Oleh Viktorovych, Alad`in Volodymyr Semenovych, Holik Viktor Stepanovych,

UA
3 records

Cib777

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
2 records

Caracas

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

LOCHOW| KWS LOCHOW GMBH

DE
2 records

Burhunka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Usyk Liudmyla Oleksandrivna, Honcharova Kapitalina V"iacheslavivna, Bazalii Halyna Hryhorivna, Orliuk Anatolii Pavlovych,

UA
3 records

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