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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.

Stilutsa

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Vynovets` Volodymyr Hryhorovych, Komarova Iryna Borysivna, Chekhov Anatolii Vasyl`ovych, Rozhkovan Valentyn Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Smėlinukai

Terminated

Lens Mill. · Lentil

Lietuvos žemės ūkio universitetas

LT
1 record

SM 305

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ludwig Feldmeier

UA
1 record

Staleva

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

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

UA
2 records

Sonata odes`ka

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Solomonov Ruslan Viacheslavovych, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Holub IEvheniia Anatoliivna, Honcharuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych,

UA
2 records

Splendide

Withdrawn

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

Novartis Seeds AG (CH)

FR
1 record

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lytus Mykola Volodymyrovych, Hirko Oleksandr Volodymyrovych, Klymenko Iryna Ivanivna, Zaika IEvhenii Viktorovych, Tkachova Natalia Andriivna, Holyk Liubov Mykolaivna, Starychenko Vasyl Mykolaiovych,

UA
2 records

Sotnyk

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Shtelma Andrii Mykhailovych, Shevchenko Larysa Mykolaivna, Hliantsev Andrii Vasylovych, Vasylenko Antonina Oleksandrivna, Bezuhlyi Ihor Mykolaiovych,

UA
2 records

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Koval` Liudmyla Ivanivna, Vitvits`kyi Volodymyr Mykhailovych, Hupalo Halyna Pavlivna, Oskyrko Larysa Mykhailivna, Vitvits`kyi Mykhailo Antonovych, Koval` Nataliia Mykhailivna,

UA
2 records

Sofiia

Active

Brassica nigra (L.) W. D. J. Koch · Black mustard

Mazur Valerii Oleksandrovych, Abramyk Mykhailo Ivanovych, Sholonkevych Ivanna Myronivna,

UA
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lozins`ka Tetiana Pavlivna, Kovalyshyna Hanna Mykolaivna, Kavunets` Valerii Petrovych, Khomenko Svitlana Olehivna, Zvarun Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Fedchenko Hanna Vasylivna, Solona Valentyna Iosypivna, Kochmarskyi Valentyn Serhiiovych, Vlasenko Volodymyr An

UA
2 records

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Dryl Valentyna Petrivna, Batsaieva Ryta Dmytrivna, Krainiuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Havrysh Zinaida Vasylivna, Derev'ianko Vira Petrivna, Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych,

UA
2 records

Slavnyi

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Shehda Vasyl` Nestorovych, Liakh Viktor Oleksiiovych, Mischenko Liudmyla IUriiovna,

UA
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Artiushenko Nataliia Pavlivna, Artiushenko Petro Mykolaiovych,

UA
2 records

Smolianka

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Kolisnyk Serhii Ivanovych, Temchenko Inna Viktorivna, Babych Anatolii Oleksandrovych, Petrychenko Vasyl Florovych, Ivaniuk Serhii Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Shelbi

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Holubiev Kostiantyn Viktorovych, Parii Myrosla Fedorovych,

UA
1 record

Shchedryi

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Markova Tetiana IUriivna, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vasko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,

UA
2 records

Sharan KLP

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Reva IAroslav Mykolaiovych

UA
2 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Shcechenko Olha IEvheniivna, Melnyk Vira Serhiivna, Kapustina Tetiana Borysivna, Chernobai Serhii Volodymyrovych, Riabchun Viktor Kuzmych,

UA
2 records

SELPEK

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DR. ALFRED LEIN

DK
2 records

Sabin

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bodenko, Natalia Dziubetskyi, Borys Korobko, Iuliia Olkhovyk, Maksym Nehoda, Tetiana Olizko, Oleksii Haidash, Oleksandr Abelmasov, Oleksii Bernatskyi, Maksym Cherchel, Vladyslav

UA
2 records

Silo 8416

Withdrawn

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Sud Cereales SCA

IT
1 record

Sich

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Traskovets`ka Vita Anatoliivna, Fedchenko Volodymyr Pavlovych, Rodenko Halyna Anatoliivna, Shpykuliak IEvhenii Anatoliiovych, Narhan Tetiana Pavlivna, Nakonechnyi Mykola IUriiovych, Yeryniak Mykola Ivanovych, Lyfenko Savelii Pylypovych,

UA
2 records

Savoi SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pryvatne Pidpryiemstvo "NASINNEVE"

UA
2 records

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