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.

Tarso

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatsucht Hadmersleben GmbH, D-39398 Hadmersleben

DK EE FI IT LV SE

17 records

Thorgall

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

FR HR HU LT SI UA

13 records

Sonett

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SVALOF AB

DK EE LT LU SE

17 records

Milford

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GMBH and CO.KG

DE EE FI FR LT LU

15 records

KWS Nikko

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

AT CZ DE DK EE PL +1

12 records

Madonna

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Serasem, FR

CZ DE EE LT LV UA

16 records

WPB Troy

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

WIERSUM PLANTBREEDING

EE FI LT PL UA

14 records

KWS Florano

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Peer Wilde^^^Brigitta Schmiedchen^^^Jutta Menzel

AT DE DK EE PL UA

11 records

Altigo

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

BG FR HU RO SK UA

13 records

SY Neostar CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG Seeds Divison

AT IT RO SK UA

12 records

Woltario

Protection expired

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp. Zo.o., Pl- 64-000 Koscian

EE FI LT PL SI SK

13 records

PT264

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PRUVOT JEAN-CLAUDE

FR HR PL UA

14 records

Promiso

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Lantmannen SW Seed BV (NL)

AT CZ DE FR LT PL

11 records

Maurizio

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatzucht Donau, A

AT HU RO SK UA

14 records

LG Asterion

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Limagrain Europe, F

BG ES FR HU RO SK

13 records

Expander

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SCHULMEISTER| Konrad Schulmeister c/o Saatzucht Edelhof

AT CZ DE HR HU SI +1

14 records

KWS Rixor

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

AT DE DK EE FI PL

11 records

Belcanto

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

AT CZ DE LT LU PL

14 records

Yoda

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GMBH and CO.KG

DE EE FI FR LT UA

17 records

Elias

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Saatzucht LFS Edelhof

AT CZ LT LU UA

14 records

KWS Pulsor

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

AT DE DK EE PL UA

13 records

Collie

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Josef Breun, D

DE DK ES FR IE

16 records

Aspekt

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Dieter Stelling

EE FI LT LV UA

13 records

Leontino

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Danko Hodowla Rostlin, PL

CZ EE LT LV PL

13 records

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