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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Breakdown by crop

1000-kernel weight of maize 566 1000-kernel weight — soft wheat 557 1000-seed weight of sunflower 443 1000-kernel weight of barley 323 1000-seed weight — Soybean 207 1000-grain weight of peas 165 1000-kernel weight of maize 159 1000-kernel weight — oat 115 1000-kernel weight — durum wheat 113 1000-kernel weight of triticale 109 1000-seed weight of rapeseed 107 1000-grain weight — rye 65 1000-seed weight of rapeseed 63 1000-seed weight of common bean 62 1000-seed weight — flax 46 1000-grain weight of rice 38 1000-grain weight of sorghum 35 1000-kernel weight — faba bean 30 1000-kernel weight of chickpea 28 1000-kernel weight — small-seeded faba bean 21 1000-kernel weight — white mustard 17 1000-grain weight of buckwheat 16 1000-seed weight — narrow-leaved lupin 15 1000-seed weight — Cannabis sativa 15

Found in these crops

Bread wheat 674 Maize 616 Sunflower 451 Barley 441 Soybean 228 Pea 211 Maize 175 Oat 157 Triticale 154 Durum wheat 146 Rapeseed 133 Rye 86

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.

LG Caruso

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

DE EE FR LT PL

11 records

KWS Antonis

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Lochow GmbH, Bergen DE

AT CZ DE HU PL

9 records

Astron

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

STRUBE GMBH&CO.KG

DK LT LV UA

12 records

Valverde

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)

HR HU NL UA

9 records

Iride

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Tiziano Disaro

ES IT MT PT UA

12 records

Bojos

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

PLANT SELECT, SPOL. S R.O.

AT CZ HU LT SK

11 records

Aneto

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Tourneur Grandes Cultures Obtentions SNC (FR)

AT EE FR PL SK

9 records

Amandus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

HR HU RO SK UA

12 records

SY Flamenco

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection,CH

FR HU SK UA

10 records

KWS Jetstream

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

REINER BOTHE

EE FI LT LV

12 records

ES Regata

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

BG FR IT UA

10 records

Kareni

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR

EE FR LT UA

15 records

ES Tribor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

FR HU SK UA

13 records

Malwinta

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Pajbjergfonden (DK)

DE FR LT RO

14 records

Datcha

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Secobra Saatzucht

AT DE FR UA

11 records

Calixo

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Secobra Saatzucht

EE FI LT LV

14 records

KWS Vermont

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SCHINKEL BURKHARD

DE DK PL UA

11 records

Eifel

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

AT DE FI UA

11 records

Baletka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Ragt, F

HU PL UA

11 records

KWS Faro

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR

DE FR IT UA

14 records

Aitana

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

EURALIS SEMILLAS, S.A.

BG ES RO UA

11 records

Cordoba

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

KELLY ATKINSON

AT HU SK UA

14 records

Canis

Application submitted

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

NILSSON| Dr. Bengt Nilsson c/o Svaloef AB

CZ DE DK LT

9 records

Gregor

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Serasem S.A.S.

AT DE FR UA

13 records

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