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.

Bandera

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

GSN Semences SAS (FR)

2 records

Bartom

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

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

3 records

Baraska

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

3 records

Baltija

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

2 records

BC Elza

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

3 records

Babui

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)

3 records

Bavacom

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BAYERISCHE PFLANZENZUCHTGESELLSCHAFT EG & CO

2 records

Basta

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

SPÓJNIA Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze sp. z o.o.

3 records

Bartek

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

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

2 records

Baranja

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

2 records

Avigeya

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Akseniya K. Aleksieva, Minka N. Filipova

3 records

Avers

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lohvinenko IUrii Volodymyrovych, Dmytrenko Petro Petrovych,

3 records

Arden

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

4 records

Arabat

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Turovets` Viktor Mykhailovych, Nizheholenko Viktor Mykhailovych, Naidonov Viktor Hryhorovych, Lashyna Mariia Volodymyrivna, Netreba Olesandr Oleksandrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Dziubetskyi

3 records

Auria Bacaului

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

CALIN MARIAMUNTEANU NICOLAE

3 records

Astarta

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Morhun Bohdan Volodymyrovych, Oksom Volodymyr Polikarpovych, Skryplov Volodymyr Oleksandrovych, Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych,

4 records

AS 34010

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Frederic Poujeaud

3 records

Amurg

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MARTURA TEODORCIOCAZANU IONBITICA ANA RALUCAIORDAN HORIA LUCIANBADUT CATERINAHORHOCEA DANIELA

3 records

Arinoa

Active

Onobrychis viciifolia Scop. · Common sainfoin

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

2 records

Araucaria

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

GDM ARGENTINA S.A

3 records

Argila

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

IVIA (DPTO. ARROZ)/INIA

3 records

Almera

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kyrychenko Maryna Serhiivna, Babych Viktoriia Olehivna, Parii Fedir Mykytovych, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych,

3 records

Almagro

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.

2 records

ARCOS

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

JOSE RAMON PEREZ MONREAL

3 records

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