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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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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.

Shumer

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kryvoruchko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Riabchun Viktor Kuzmych, Suprun Oleh Hryhorovych, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kolomats`ka Valnriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivn

UA
2 records

Romashka

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sichkar Viacheslav Ivanovych, Babych Anatolii Oleksandrovych, Savranchuk Volodymyr Viktorovych, Sukharieva Melaniia Dmytrivna, Medvedieva Liudmyla Romanivna,

UA
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

ARTIUSHENKO NATALIIA, ARTIUSHENKO PETRO, ARTIUSHENKO ARTEM, ARTIUSHENKO IULIIA

UA
2 records

RNX3857

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Martina Gunnemann

UA
1 record

Shestal

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

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

UA
2 records

Triticum L. · Wheat

MALIANI CESARE

IT
1 record

Shedevr

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Vasko Nataliia Ivanivna, Didenko Svitlana Yuriivna, Solonechnyi Pavlo Mykolaiovych, Vazhenina Olha Yevheniivna, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych

UA
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Goran Malidza, Sinisa Jocic, Dragan Skoric,

UA
2 records

Sorghum Moench · Sorghum

Babych Anatolii Oleksandrovych, Yalanskyi Oleksandr Volodymyrovych, Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Trotsenko Anatolii Hryhorovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hrytsenko Vira Volodymyrivna, Shevchenko Nina Oleksandrivna, Churakova Nadiia Konstiantynivna, Koltunova Valentyna Oleksiivna, Fomenko Maryna Anatoliivna, Hrabovets` Anatolii Ivanovych,

UA
1 record

Serdolik

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Poltavskyi derzhavnyi ahrarnyi universytet

UA
1 record

Triticum L. · Wheat

BORASIO ERCOLE

IT
1 record

Rukai

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas

LT
1 record

SAYAGO

Application submitted

Trifolium striatum L.

JUNTA EXTREMADURA (SIA)

ES
1 record

Rona

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Reva IAroslav Mykolaiovych

UA
2 records

Sancia (R)

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

HOLDEN'S FOUNDATION SEEDS INC.

IT
1 record

RNX3743

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Marina Gunnemann

UA
1 record

Salomi

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lissi Kuntze

UA
2 records

Rugby

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KWS Saat AG, DE

FR
1 record

Rozkvit

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Rodenko Halyna Anatoliivna, Podust IUrii Ivanovych, Nakonechnyi Mykola IUriiovych, Narhan Tetiana Pavlivna, Fedchenko Volodymyr Pavlovych, Yeryniak Mykola Ivanovych, Lyfenko Savelii Pylypovych,

UA
2 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
1 record

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
1 record

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Orliuk Anatolii Pavlovych, Lazer Petro Nartsysovych, Yokich Drahan Radomyrovych, Zhuzha Oleksandr Dmytrovych, Honcharova Kapitalina V'iacheslavivna, Bazalii Halyna Hryhorovna, Bazalii Valerii Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Regen

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

ASGROW SEED COMPANY

IT
1 record

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