Variety traits
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.
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.
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz · Camelina
DAMBROTH| Prof. Dr. Manfred Dambroth im Institut fuer Pflanzenbau und Pflanzenzuechtung der FAL
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Bertrand Schuling
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
SEMILLAS BATLLE
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp z.o.o. (PL)
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat
SAATZUCHT SCHWEIGER GBR
Triticum turgidum L. subsp. dicoccum (Schrank ex Schübl.) Thell. · Emmer
Národní centrum zemědělského a potravinářského výzkumu, v. v. i. (CZ)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2n, FR
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Rustica Prograin Genetique
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
RAMON BATTLE VERNIS (ES)
Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv. · Foxtail millet
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Kosov Anatolii Hryhorovych
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Kalmar Gergely
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Jens Chistians Knudsen
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
VERNEUIL SEMENCES PROVENC
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Joel Meunier
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
LABOULET SEMENCES
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Voinesku Heorhii, Vrinchanu Oleksandru Viorel,
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Limagrain Europe, FR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans · Horse bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,