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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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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.

Svitlozir

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Poliakova Iryna Oleksiivna, Zhuravel` Valentyna Mykolaivna, Makhno IUliia Oleksandrivna, Sahaidak IEvheniia Oleksiivna, Yahlo Maryna Mykolaivna, Tovstanovs`ka Tetiana Hryhorivna, Liakh Viktor Oleksiiovych,

UA
2 records

Taira

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Artiushenko Artem Petrovych, Artiushenko Nataliia Pavlivna, Artiushenko Petro Mykolaiovych,

UA
2 records

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Skoryk Olha Pavlivna, Skoryk Nina Viktorivna, Sen Oleksandr Vitaliiovych, Skoryk Volodymyr Viktorovych, Skoryk Viktor Vorfolomiiovych,

UA
2 records

Stoir

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Tsyhanko Viktor Anatoliiovych, Krainiuk Valentyna Stepanivna, Parasovchenko Oleh Oleksandrovych, Derev'ianko Vira Petrivna, Khudoerko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych,

UA
2 records

Synevyr

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Tymkiv Mariia IUrivna, Rudavska Nataliia Mykolaivna, Behen Liubov Liubomyrivna, Broda Halyna Mykhailivna, Tereshko Romaniia Vasylivna, Dorota Hanna Mykolaivna, Shuvar Antin Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

SY KARAVAN

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

ES
1 record

Statok

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lysenko Nadiia Viktorivna, Prudkun Valentyna Ivanivna, Mel`nychenko Mykhailo Leontiiovych,

UA
2 records

Sprynt

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Nikitchyn Dmytro Ivanovych, Hryhorchuk Nataliia Fedorivna, Lunin Mykola Dmytrovych,

UA
1 record

Spici CS

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

CAUSSADE SEMENCES

IT
1 record

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sardak, Mariia Sardak, Mykola Dvorska, Svitlana Buniak, Nataliia Buniak Nataliia

UA
2 records

Switch 35

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Frederic Poujaud

UA
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Koliuchyi Vasyl` Trokhymovych, Kovalyshyna Hanna Mykolaivna, Kavunets` Valerii Petrovych, Basanets` Hanna Stepanivna, Marynka Svitlana Mykolaivna, Kolomiiets` Lidiia Andriivna, Khomenko Svitlana Olehivna, Vlasenko Volodymyr Anatoliiovych, Kyrylenko Vira V

UA
2 records

SVAT

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Samoilenko Anatloii Terentiiovych, Bondarenko Natalia Serhiivna, Ostapenko Serhii Mykolaiovych, Sereda Volodymyr Ivanovych, Yalanskyi Oleksandr Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Svitanok MV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Derkach Iryna Borysivna, Sikalova Olena Valentynivna, Ovsiannikova Natalia Stanislavivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Svaroh

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lehkun Ihor Borysovych, Perekhrest Valentyna Arkhipivna, Tarasiuk Vasyl Prokopovych, Babash Andrii Borysovych, Linchevskyi Anatolii Adamovych,

UA
4 records

Svevo

Active

Triticum L. · Wheat

BORASIO ERCOLE

IT
1 record

Sopilka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

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

UA
2 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Panchenko Ivan Arkhypovych, Shevchenko Ol`ha IEvheniivna, Nosko Raisa Petrivna, Lisnychyi Valerii Anatoliiovych, Kapustina Tetiana Borysivna, Shatokhin Volodymyr Ivanovych, Riabchun Viktor Kuzmych,

UA
2 records

SUN 2259 CL

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Trakya Agricultural Research Institute (TR)

BG
1 record

Solist

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Derzhavna ustanova Instytut zernovykh kultur Natsionalnoi akademii ahrarnykh nauk Ukrainy

UA
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Miklic Vladimir Jocic Sinisa Dusanic NenadSandra Cvejic Milan Jockovic Zaitsev Oleksii Kovalov Volodymyr

UA
2 records

Strongbow F1

Terminated

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

Gebroeders Bakker Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V. (NL)

FR
2 records

Stirolia

Withdrawn

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

R.A.G.T. 2n SAS

AT
1 record

Spurt

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Yavdoshenko Mykola Petrovych, Solodushko Vira Pylypivna, Liaschenko Oleksandr Ivanovych, Sten`ko Volodymyr Illich,

UA
2 records

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