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.

MDM2534

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

1 record

Palitra

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lyfenko Lina Semenivna, Bosakovska Nataliia IUriivna, Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Fedchenko Volodymyr Pavlovych, Rodenko Halyna Anatoliivna, Shpykuliak IEvhenii Anatoliiovych, Narhan Tetiana Pavlivna, Nakonechnyi Mykola IUriiovych, Yeryniak Mykola Ivanov

2 records

Jole

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.

1 record

KWS Fortizo

Application submitted

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

1 record

GUAYACAN

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS

1 record

Bilotserkivska yuvileina

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Makarenko Nataliia Mykolaivna, Chaika Anatolii Mykolaiovych, Dubova Oksana Anatoliivna, Burdeniuk-Tarasevych Larysa Antonivna,

2 records

Clariti

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Caussade Semences SA (FR)

3 records

Faktor odeskyi

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Vasyliev Oleksii Anatoliiovych, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Avsenin Viacheslav Ivanovych, Fait Viktor Ivanovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,

2 records

DLE18815S21

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Dieter Stelling, Martin Frauen

2 records

AMPER

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Luk'ianchyk IUrii Ivanovych, Kraievs`kyi Anatolii Mykolaiovych, Karpenko Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Shcypak Hennadii Vasylovych, Leonov Oleh IUriiovych,

2 records

Zv'iahel`s`ka

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Vorona Leontii Ivanovych, Chernus`ka Tamara Andriivna, Chernus`kyi Vadym Viktorovych, Ratoshniuk Viktor Ivanovych, Ratoshniuk Ivan IUriiovych, Koval`ov Vitalii Borysovych, Vyshnevs`ka Oksana Vasylivna, Ivaniuk Volodymyr Oleksiiovych,

1 record

Zoria Stepu

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Marchenko Tetiana IUriivna, Biliaieva Iryna Mykolaivna, Klubuk Viktor Vasylovych, Borovyk Vira Oleksandrivna, Vozhehova Raisa Anatoliivna,

2 records

Zorepad bilotserkivs`kyi

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Chaika Anatolii Mykolaiovych, Dubova Oksana Anatoliivna, Burdeniuk-Tarasevych Larysa Antonivna,

2 records

Zirkovyi

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Kobyzhcha Ivan Oleksandrovych, Hrynyk Ihor Volodymyrovych, Havryliuk Mykhailo Serhiiovych, Matros Oleksandra Pylypivna,

2 records

Zhizel`

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Fomaniuk Valentyna Andriivna, Koliuchyi Vasyl` Trokhymovych, Fedchenko Hanna Vasylivna, Solona Valentyna Iosypivna, Vlasenko Volodymyr Anatoliiovych,

2 records

Zolotysta

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Mykhailov Viktor Oleksandrovych, Kolot Valentyna Vasylivna, Kolot Viktor Mykolaiovych, Sherepitko Valentyn Vasyl`ovych, Petrychenko Vasyl Florovych, Ivaniuk Serhii Vasyl`ovych, Temchenko Inna Viktorivna, Kolisnyk Serhii Ivanovych, Babych Anatolii Oleksand

1 record

Zenit

Active

Triticum L. · Wheat

BORASIO ERCOLE

1 record

Zdobna

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Riabchun Viktor Kuz`movych, Usova Zoia Vasylivna, Iodkovskyi Vladislav Zdislavovych, Riabchun Nataliia Ivanivna, Yel`nikov Mykola Ivanovych, Zviahin Andrii Fedorovych,

2 records

Yuvіleina

Terminated

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Rubel` Pavlo Stepanovych, Urs`ka Zoia Mykolaivna, Kolisnyk Iryna Vitaliivna,

1 record

Zhalon

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Y.-M. Campion

1 record

Yuvivata 60

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Ischenko Ol`ha Oleksiivna, Sardak Mykola Oleksiiovych, Moskalets` Tetiana Zakharivna, Pika IUrii Mykolaiovych, Buniak Nataliia Mykolaivna, Moskalets Valentyn Vitaliiovych, Moskalets` Vitalii Ivanovych,

2 records

Yevheniia

Terminated

Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn. · Finger millet

Rakhmetov Dzhamal Bakhlulovych, Blium IAroslav Borysovych, Yemets` Alla Ivanivna, Stadnichuk Nina Oleksandrivna,

2 records

YeS Khardi

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Koretskyi Oleksandr Yevheniiovych, Shatsman Dmytro Oleksandrovych

1 record

Zelenyi hai

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hladilina Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Batashova Mariia IEvhenivna, Kryvenko IUliia Mykhailivna, Tyschenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych,

2 records

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Variety traits

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Yield 67 000
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Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
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