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.
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Landwirtschaftliche Bundesversuchswirtschaften Ges.m.b.H.
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Erdei Peter / Gyoergy Belane / Tapai Dezsoene / Kazi Ignacne / B. Nagy Laszlo / Dobay Gabor / Juray Antal / Petroczi Istvan / Sueline Papai Marta / Csanyi Anna
Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans · Horse bean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Ratoshniuk Ivan IUriiovych, Ratoshniuk Viktor Ivanovych, Vyshnevska Oksana Vasylivna, Ivaniuk Olha IUriivna, Chernuska Tamara Andriivna, Chernuskyi Vadym Viktorovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)/DAHLGREN COMPANY (US)
Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz · Camelina
Dr. Friedrich Morgner in Hessische Lehr- und Forschungs- anstalt für Landwirtschaft
Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans · Horse bean
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Triticum turgidum L. · Poulard wheat
Institute of Agricultural Crops - Chirpan (BG)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
BORRIES| W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SZB Polska Sp.z o.o. Sp.j.
Triticum L. · Wheat
VENTUROLI VITTORIO
Vicia narbonensis L. · French vetch
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.
Zea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2n Center de Recherce, Rodez FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Semundo B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rainer Leipert
Zea mays L. · Maize
Kovalov Stanislav Ruslanovych, Kanibolodskyi Oleksandr IUriiovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetsky
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Karpenko Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Luk'ianchyk IUrii Ivanovych,
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Leonov Oleh IUriiovych, Cherednychenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Riabchun Nataliia Ivanivna, Chernobab Raisa Andriivna, Suvorova Kkateryna IUriivna, Shcypak Hennadii Vasylovych,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Yamkova Olena Viktorivna, Masiuk Nina Oleksiivna, Soloshenko Olha Viktorivna, Panov Oleksandr Ihorovych, Vlasenko Svitlana Volodymyrivna,
Avena sativa L. · Oat
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.