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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.

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Humeniuk Oleksandr Volodymyrovych, Holyk Liubov Mykolaivna, Koliuchyi Vasyl` Trokhymovych, Kovalyshyna Hanna Mykolaivna, Basanets` Hanna Stepanivna, Kavunets` Valerii Petrovych, Derhachov Oleksandr Leonidovych, Kyrylenko Vira Viktorivna, Kochmarskyi Valen

UA
2 records

Oplesky

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Bocharova Maryna Ivanivna, Yakymenko Liubov Petrivna, Miniailo Valentyna Dmytrivna, Sliusar Serhii Mykolaiovych, Koriahin Oleksii Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

Olimp

Terminated

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Vyshnevs`ka Oksana Vasylivna, Vorona Leontii Ivanovych, Ratoshniuk Viktor Ivanovych, Ratoshniuk Ivan IUriiovych, Chernus`ka Tamara Andriivna, Chernus`kyi Vadym Viktorovych,

UA
2 records

Odysei

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

Sichkar V'iacheslav Ivanovych, Bushulian Oleh Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

Obrion

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Reva IAroslav Mykolaiovych

UA
2 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Kavunets` Valerii Petrovych, Kovalyshyna Hanna Mykolaivna, Koliuchyi Vasyl` Trokhymovych, Yaremenko Raisa Volodymyrivna, Reshetnik Nadiia Fedorivna, Voloschuk Serhii Ivanovych, Kochmarskyi Valentyn Serhiiovych,

UA
2 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Gunhild Leckband

UA
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Moskalets Tetiana Zakharivna, Moskalets Valentyn Vitaliiovych, Buniak Oleksandr Ivanovych, Buniak Nataliia Mykolaivna, Moskalets Vitalii Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych, Horlachova Ol`ha Vikentiivna, Ponomarenko Nadiia Serhiivna, Horbachova Svitlana Mykolaivna,

UA
2 records

Neptun

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

POLAN Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Gdańsk-Wieniec sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Neimar

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kalinichenko Artem Oleksandrovych, Didenko Kostiantyn Oleksandrovych,

UA
2 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Voislava Momchylovych, Novo Przhul`,

UA
2 records

NS-Kh-6318

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dusanic Nenad, Hladni Nada, Jocic Sinisa, Miklik Vladimir,

UA
2 records

Navarra

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Liubych Vitalii Volodymyrovych, Zabolotna Ivanna Romanivna, Diordiieva Iryna Pavlivna, Zaderaka Oleksii ivanovych, Riabovol IAroslav Serhiiovych, Riabovol Liudmyla Olehivna, Riabchun Viktor Kuz`movych, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych,

UA
2 records

Natursvit

Terminated

Coriandrum sativum L. · Coriander

Kolosok Inna Oleksandrivna, Inshyn Andrii Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

NK Olimpic

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Beigbeder Jean

UA
1 record

NATERAS

Application submitted

Biserrula pelecinus L.

JUNTA EXTREMADURA (SIA)

ES
1 record

NK Fal`kon

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Zhan Beibeder

UA
1 record

Nikanor

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Syvokin` Inna Valentynivna, Chernobab Raisa Andriivna, Bosiuk Olena Oleksandrivna, Tsupko IUrii Vadymovych, Matviiets Volodymyr Hryhorovych, Leonov Oleh IUriiovych, Shcypak Hennadii Vasylovych,

UA
2 records

Namysto

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Bondarenko Klavdiia Borysivna, Ukrainets` Viktor Valentynovych, Rozvadovs`ka Emiliia Al`oziivna, Rozvadovs`kyi Al`ozii Martynovych, Kuz` Vasyl` Volodymyrovych,

UA
1 record

NA Lira

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Cvejic, Sandra Dusanic, Nenad Jockovic, Milan Miklic, Vladimir Mykhno, Mykola Jocic, Sinisa

UA
2 records

Nessie

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lantmaennen ek foer

LT
1 record

NOS 509133.05

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Jeppe Reitan Andersen

UA
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Cvejic, Sandra Dusanic, Nenad Jockovic, Milan Miklic, Vladimir Mykhno, Mykola Jocic, Sinisa

UA
2 records

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