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.

Enduro

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

CZ ES FR SI

10 records

Lavina

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

STELLING DIETER / FRAUEN MARTIN

DE DK PL UA

12 records

Visby

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

DE HR PL UA

15 records

Ronaldinio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert, Dieter Alber,

AT DE SI SK UA

12 records

Sofiara

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SCHINKEL BURKHARD

DE EE FR LT NL UA

9 records

KWS Starlight

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Reiner, Bothe Erhard, Ebmeyer

EE LT LU NL UA

14 records

Trappe

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS Lochow

AT EE LT NL PL

10 records

Ilias

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Limagrain Europe S.A.

AT LT NL SK UA

11 records

Karpatis

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

BG HU RO SI SK UA

13 records

SY Florian

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Syngenta Participations AG

DE DK PL UA

11 records

Ticino

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Saka Ragis Pflanzenzucht GbR (DE)

AT CZ DE HR SI

11 records

SY Annabella

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DE DK PL UA

10 records

Schiwago

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saaten-Union

CZ DE FR PL UA

11 records

Trapper

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

NPZ NORDDEUTSCHE PFLANZENZUCHT

EE LT LV UA

10 records

Renoir

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

VIJN| R. Vijn c/o Cebeco Seeds B.V.

CZ DE NL PL SK

12 records

Landora

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SW SEED HADMERSLEBEN

AT DE DK EE LT NL

12 records

KWS Dante

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS LOCHOW GMBH, DE

DE FR NL PL UA

12 records

Cubus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Rainer Bouze

EE LT LV PL UA

15 records

Neven

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Todor K. Gubatov

BG ES HR HU RO

10 records

SU Bonelli

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Hybro Saatzucht GmbH&Co KG

DE DK EE LT LV

10 records

PR64H91

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sadik

BG ES FR IT UA

12 records

Carrera CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

ES FR IT SK UA

10 records

Vita

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

ZELENTSOV SERGEJ VIKTOROVICh / MOShNENKO ELENA VALENTINOVNA / TRUNOVA MARINA VALERIEVNA / TKAChEVA ANTONINA ALEKSANDROVNA / BUDNIKOV EVGENIJ NIKOLAEVICh / BUBNOVA LYuBOV' ALEKSANDROVNA / VALIEV FANIS FAATOVICh

ES FR HR HU IT

13 records

KWS Spencer

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS Lochow

EE FI LT PL UA

12 records

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