Overtune
Protection expiredHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
FI
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.
Orion
ActiveVicia faba L. · Broad bean
UA
2 records
NS 400
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
UA
5 records
Nimród
Protection expiredPisum sativum L. · Pea
HU
2 records
Muntean 340
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
RO
2 records
Mirna
ActiveVicia faba L. · Broad bean
HU
2 records
Merlin
ActiveVicia faba L. · Broad bean
SK
3 records
MAS 93G
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
2 records
Markola
Protection expiredTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SK
3 records
Millenium
ActiveLolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass
PL
2 records
Macho
ActiveVicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
DE
2 records
Mecklenburger Marienroggen
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
DE
2 records
Menuet
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
RO
2 records
Marika
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
FI
3 records
Maxi
ActivePanicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
HU
3 records
LG5639
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SK
2 records
Laima
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
LV
3 records
KWS Laurencio
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
DE
2 records
KSZF Bordas
ActivePapaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy
SK
3 records
Lidia
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
IT
2 records
Levocský
TerminatedAgrostis gigantea Roth · Black bent
SK
2 records
Kudrnáč
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
CZ
2 records
Johanna
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
HU
2 records
Katri
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
FI
3 records