Araks
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
DE
2 records
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.
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
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.
Aivenho
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Lehkun Ihor Borysovych, Sichniak Vira IUkhymivna, Sheremet Oleksandr Martynovych, Linchevskyi Anatolii Adamovych,
UA
3 records
Alfons
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
NORDSAAT SAATZUCHT
DE
3 records
Alteza
ActiveVicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch
INDUSTRIAS AGRARIAS CASTELLANAS, S.A.-INDACSA
ES
3 records
Akt
TerminatedAvena sativa L. · Oat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
PL
2 records
Alésia
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH
NL
3 records
Porumbeni 352
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
GRIBINCEA, Vladimir, MD / CIOBANU, Valentin, MD / GUŢANU, Constantin, MD / MICU, Alexandru, MD / LEBEDIUC, Gheorghi, MD / PARTAS, Evghenia, MD / MISTREŢ, Silvia, MD / SPÎNU, Angela, MD / SPÎNU, Alexei, MD / ROTARI, Eugeniu, MD
Agoda DS
ActiveAvena nuda L. · Naked oat
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
LT
3 records
Noumea
ActiveVicia faba L. · Broad bean
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
Adorator
ActiveAvena nuda L. · Naked oat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
PL
4 records
Nakka
ActiveVicia faba L. · Broad bean
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
AD Fabia
ActiveVicia sativa L. · Common vetch
SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA F.LLI D'EUGENIO DI D'EUGENIO CLAUDIA & C. S.A.S.
IT
2 records
Abissina
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.
IT
2 records
92 B
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MIHSAN Ltd - Sofia (BG)
BG
3 records
Bulel
Activex Tritordeum (Hordeum chilense x Triticum turgidum)
Agrasys S.L.
Porumbeni 427
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
CIOBANU, Valentin, MD / GRIBINCEA, Vladimir, MD / PARTAS, Evghenia, MD / MATICIUC, Vasile, MD / MICU, Vasile, MD / MICU, Alexandru, MD / GUŢANU, Constantin, MD / LEBEDIUC, Gheorghi, MD / MISTREŢ, Silvia, MD / SPÎNU, Angela, MD
Porumbeni 305
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MUSTEAŢA, Simion, MD / BOROZAN, Pantelimon, MD / PÎRVAN, Pintilie, MD / RUSU, Ghenadie, MD / MATICIUC, Vasile, MD / MISTREŢ, Silvia, MD / SPÎNU, Valentina, MD / LEBEDIUC, Gheorghe, MD
Porumbeni 310
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MUSTEAŢA, Simion, MD / BOROZAN, Pantelimon, MD / RUSU, Ghenadie, MD / MATICIUC, Vasile, MD / MISTREŢ, Silvia, MD / ŞTIRBU, Valentin, MD / BRUMA, Serghei, MD / ROTARI, Eugeniu, MD
LG3185
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Nagoya
ActiveVicia faba L. · Broad bean
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
Lambada
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
KLIMENKO NIKOLAJ NIKOLAEVICh / MAKSIMOV SERGEJ VASIL'EVICh
Imposa
TerminatedVicia faba L. · Broad bean
Limagrain Nederland B.V.
Charlie
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
Limagrain UK
Skh 588 A
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Andriienko Viktor Valentynovych, Satarov Oleksandr Zainulovych, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Syvenko Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,
UA
3 records