Variety traits
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.
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.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Pikovs`kyi Myroslav Iosypovych, Yakubenko Borys IEvdokymovych, Horhan Tetiana Mykhailivna, Horhan Nadiia Oleksandrivna, Horhan Mykhailo Dmytrovych,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Dieter Stelling
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Brezhniev Oleksandr Volodymyrovych, Zhohina valentyna Andriivna, Brezhnieva Valentyna Ivanivna, Chumakovs`kyi Mykhailo Mykolaiovych,
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Burkhard Schinkel
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Kalinichenko Artem Oleksandrovych, Didenko Kostiantyn Oleksandrovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pryvatne Pidpryiemstvo "NASINNEVE"
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Liutarevych Valentyna Eduardivna, Serheienko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Mikhnovets Tamara Volodymyrivna, Biriukovych Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Urban Eroma Petrovych,
Carthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower
Zhuzha Oleksandr Dmytrovych, Yokych Drahan Radomirovych, Lazer Petro Nartsisovych, Tarasova IAna Anatoliivna, Lebid` Zoia Ivanivna, Vedmedieva Kateryna Vladyslavivna,
Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
Denysiuk Liudmyla Oleksiivna, Ovdiienko Anastasiia Petrivna, Yashovs`kyi Ivan Viktorovych,
Avena sativa L. · Oat
T. Toneva, D. Valchev
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Institute of Agriculture Karnobat (BG)
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum
Innovative Seed Solutions LLC (US)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Starykova Vira Mykhailivna, Serdiuk Vadym Volodymyrovych, Horlov Serhii Leonidovych, Bochkar`ova Emma Borysivna, Shpota Volodymyr Ivanovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Shcechenko Olha IEvheniivna, Melnyk Vira Serhiivna, Kapustina Tetiana Borysivna, Chernobai Serhii Volodymyrovych, Riabchun Viktor Kuzmych,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Leonov Oleh IUriiovych, Riabchun Viktor Kuz`mych, Riabchun Nataliia Ivanivna, Iodkovs`kyi Vladislav Zdislavovych, Yel`nikov Mykola Ivanovych, Zviahin Andrii Fedorovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Mel`nyk Taras Vitaliiovych, Moskalenko Volodymyr Fedorovych, Mel`nyk Vitalii IAkovych,
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Rodenko Halyna Anatoliivna, Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Poperelia Fedir Oleksandrovych, Fedchenko Volodymyr Pavlovych, Yeryniak Mykola Ivanovych, Lyfenko Savelii Pylypovych,
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Fedorenko Vira Oleksandrivna, Vesna Serhii Viktorovych, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vasko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,
Chenopodium quinoa Willd. · Quinoa
Trotsenko Volodymyr, Yarmak Andrii, Ilchenko Volodymyr, Zhatova Halyna, Trotsenko Nadiia
Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
Konstantynov Stanislav Ivanovych, Horlachova Olha Vikentiivna, Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych, Ponomarenko Nadiia Serhiivna, Horbachova Svitlana Mykolaivna,