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.

KWS Universum

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nina Pfeiffer

EE LT PL UA

14 records

KWS Morris

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS LOCHOW GMBH, DE

AT CZ DE FR PL

10 records

Gotik

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Selgen

AT CZ HR PL SK

15 records

KWS Trebiano

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

WILDE PEER

DE DK FI PL UA

14 records

ES Terramis CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

AT BG RO UA

11 records

Andino

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

BG FR IT RO

13 records

P64LP130

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sadik El Sayed

ES RO UA

16 records

Adalina

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Donau, A

AT CZ HU UA

12 records

Annushka

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Ruslan Monich^^^Valentina Ohvatenko^^^Anna Monich-Nightingale

LV PL UA

14 records

Venezia

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Streng Wintergersten GbR

AT CZ DE DK LT PL

12 records

Artemis

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Reinhard Hemker

AT EE HU LT RO SK +1

10 records

Herold

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Selgen a.s., CZ

AT CZ DE DK HR SK

10 records

Aristos

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Strube Saatzucht KG Söllingen

AT DK EE LT PL

10 records

Akvitan

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Landwirtschaftliche Lehranstalten Triesdorf

EE LT PL UA

14 records

SU Karlsson

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

HYBRO SAATZUCHT GMBH and CO KG

CZ DE DK FI UA

12 records

KWS Wallace

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Lochow

AT CZ DE EE UA

12 records

KWS Kripton

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KWS, D

HR IT PT SK UA

13 records

Diana

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

VASILESCU LILIANABUDE ALEXANDRUALIONTE ELIANA

BG DK ES FR RO

14 records

Antonella

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH Saatzucht Langenstein

CZ DE HU PL

10 records

SY Moisson

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Syngenta Seeds, F

FR HR IT

11 records

Kristian

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau, A

AT HU UA

11 records

LG Zorica

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Limagrain Europe S.A.S. (FR)

AT BG CZ FR HU SK

11 records

ES Collector

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

AT CZ DE FR SK UA

10 records

Fortuna

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Claus Einfeldt

DE FI FR PL

12 records

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