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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.

Nadiusha

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Zhurbin, Volodymyr Dmytrovych Horhan, Tetiana Mykhailivna Horhan, Mykhailo Dmytrovych

UA
4 records

Nalyte

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Symonenko Nina Viktorivna, Skoryk Viktor Varfolomiiovych,

UA
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

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

UA
2 records

Nazym

Application submitted

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Silskohospodarske tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu «Peremoha» (STOV «Peremoha»)

UA
2 records

Moresa

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Iliya Iliev, Vanya Ivanova, Tatyana Petrova, Todor Dimitrov, Yordanka Stanoeva

BG
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Zhelevs`ka Lidiia Volodymyrivna, Chaika Anatolii Mykolaiovych, Dubova Oksana Anatoliivna, Burdeniuk-Tarasevych Larysa Antonivna,

UA
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

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

UA
2 records

Vicia ervilia (L.) Willd. · Bitter vetch

ITAP (ALBACETE)

ES
1 record

Nany

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Institute of genetic resources -Sadovo(BG)

BG
1 record

Monastyrs`ka

Terminated

Bidens tripartita L. · Marigold-bur

Bushuieva Hanna Ivanivna, Horban` Anatolii Tymofiiovych, Kutsenko Nina Mykolaivna,

UA
1 record

Moravia

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Erik Hahnon

UA
2 records

Modern

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

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

UA
2 records

Monica

Active

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

Valentin Kosev, Viliana Vasileva, Nataliya Anastasova

BG
2 records

MV 277 /MV 277

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pynter IAnosh, Sundi Tomash, Marton L. Choba, Khadi Heza,

UA
1 record

MRIIA

Terminated

Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. · Brown mustard

Nikitchyn Dmytro Ivanovych, Moroz Viktor Mykolaiovych, Komarova Iryna Borysivna,

UA
1 record

Mixxur

Terminated

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

RAGT SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lysenko Anna Anatoliivna, Demydov Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Polishcuk Tetiana Petrivna, Hudzenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych,

UA
2 records

Mousson

Withdrawn

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

EURALIS GENETIQUE

IT
1 record

Mistral

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans · Horse bean

SELGEN A.S

PL
1 record

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Taran Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Polischuk Tetiana Petrivna, Vasylenko Nadiia Vasylivna, Hudzenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych, Kochmars`kyi Valentyn Serhiiovych,

UA
2 records

Morion

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Poltavskyi derzhavnyi ahrarnyi universytet

UA
1 record

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Kharchenko Mykhailo Volodymyrovych, Kovalyshyna Hanna Mykolaivna, Hudzenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych, Kochmarskyi Valentyn Serhiiovych, Fedorenko Maryna Viktorivna, Solona Valentyna Iosypivna, Khomenko Svitlana Olehivna, Demydov Oleksandr Anatoliiovych,

UA
2 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Zamlila Nina Petrivna, Demydov Oleksandr Anatoliiovych, Kochmarskyi Valentyn Serhiiovych, Hudzenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych, Kyrylenko Vira Viktorivna, Koliucha Halyna Semenivna, Kovalyshyna Hanna Mykolaivna, Vasylkivskyi Stanislav Petrovych, Humeniuk Oleks

UA
2 records

MIP Dniprianka

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lisova Halyna Mykhailivna, Dubovyk Dmytro IUriiovych, Kovalyshyna Hanna Mykolaivna, Blyzniuk Bohdana Valeriivna, Kolomiiets` Lidiia Andriivna, Derhachov Oleksandr Leonidovych, Humeniuk Oleksandr Volodymyrovych, Kyrylenko Vira Viktorivna, Kochmarskyi Valen

UA
2 records

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