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.

Capodimonte

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.

2 records

Burshtyn

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Nesterova Nataliia Havrylivna, Kotelenets` Olena Hryhorivna, Vasyliev Oleksii Anatoliiovych, Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,

4 records

Burevii

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Kirdohlo IEvhen Kostiantynovych, Sichniak Vira IUkhymivna, Lehkun Ihor Borysovych, Sheremet Oleksandr Martynovych, Linchevskyi Anatolii Adamovych,

3 records

Burbon

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

MAL'ChIKOV PETR NIKOLAEVICh / MYaSNIKOVA MARINA GERMANOVNA / NATOLI VINCENZO

3 records

Bonzo

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

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

2 records

Bondadoso

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

AGROVEGETAL, S.A.

3 records

Bohun

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

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

3 records

Blovita

Active

Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil

CAVAC (FR)

3 records

Borrus

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Von Borries-Eckendorf (DE)/Ringot (FR)

3 records

Blanka

Terminated

Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean

PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Golebiew sp. z o.o.

2 records

Borowski Biały

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

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

3 records

Bononiya

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

P. Mindorovski, I. Stankov, P. Stankova, A. Dimov, N. Peychinova, P. Petkov

3 records

Bornova

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

AGROSA SEMILLAS SELECTAS, S.A.

2 records

Bolero

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

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

3 records

Bilotserkivs'ka napivkarlykova

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

2 records

Bizon

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

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

3 records

Blyskuchyi

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

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

2 records

Blekstoun

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Breus Oksana Serhiivna, Davydiuk Ihor Mykolaiovych, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Koval`chuk Zoreslava Volodymyrivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

3 records

Bestia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

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

3 records

Blakytno pomaranchevyi

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Slisarchuk Mykola Vitaliiovych, Boiko IEvheniia Illivna, Dynnyk Anatolii Vasyl`ovych, Moroz Viktor Mykolaiovych,

3 records

Belfer

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

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

3 records

Berkut

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

ShEVChENKO SERGEJ NIKOLAEVICh / IL'IN ALEKSEJ VASIL'EVICh / KALININ YuRIJ ALEKSEEVICh / STEPANOVA TAT'YaNA IVANOVNA / ZhELEZNIKOVA VALENTINA ALEKSANDROVNA / ZANChEVSKIJ VLADISLAV VLADIMIROVICh

4 records

Batuta

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

3 records

Baryłka

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

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

4 records

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