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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.

Kryzhynka

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lhvinenko Valentyna Fedorivna, Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych, Remeslo Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Vlasenko Volodymyr Anatoliiovych, Kolomiiets` Lidiia Andriivna, Zhyvotkov Leonid Oleksandrovych, Shelepov Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Nesterova Natalia Havrylivna, Molodchenkova Olha Olehivna, Babaiants Olha Vadymivna, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Kozlov Viktor Volodymyrovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Varlamova Iryna Mykolaivna, Zhukov Mykhailo Pylypovych, Prylypskyi Mykola Ivanovych, Normov Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Chebotar`ov Maksym Mykolaiovych, Ohnianyk Liudmyla Hryhorivna, Suprunov Anatolii Ivanovych, Lavrenchuk Mykola Fedorovych, Shats`ka Ol`ha

UA
1 record

Kolektyvna 3

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Zhyvotkov Leonid Oleksandrovych, Solona Valentyna Iosypivna, Vlasenko Volodymyr Anatoliiovych, Holik Viktor Stepanovych, Alad'in Volodymyr Serafymovych, Panchenko Ivan Arkhypovych, Blokhin Mykola Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Potapov Oleksandr Petrovych, Hrydn`ov Eduard Petrovych, Zhukov Mykhailo Pylypovych, Ohnianyk Liudmyla Hryhorivna, Mashnenkov Oleksandr Semenovych, Prylyps`kyi Mykola Ivanovych, Luk"ianenko Nataliia Hryhorivna, Normov Oleksandr Ivanovych, Suprunov Anatolii

UA
1 record

Kodru

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kucheryava Olena Ivanivna, Hyske Ivan Mykolayovich, Buchuchanu Mikhail Ivanovich,

UA
2 records

Kozak

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Parii IAroslav Fedorovych

UA
2 records

Krasen

Protection expired

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

Sichkar Viacheslav Ivanovych, Shevchenko Ihor Anatoliiovych, Shevchenko Anatolii Mykhailovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mima Ilchovska, Valya Bachiyska

BG
2 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Buniak Oleksandr Ivanovych, Zhurbin Volodymyr Dmytrovych, Horhan Tetiana Mykhailivna, Horhan Mykhailo Dmytrovych,

UA
2 records

Kornett

Withdrawn

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Hagberg, Arne

SE
1 record

Kleopatra

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Sytnyk Ihor Danylovych

UA
2 records

Kivika

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Bihun Mariia Semenivna, Poliakova Iryna Oleksiivna, Shehda Vasyl` Nestorovych, Liakh Viktor Oleksiiovych, Mischenko Liudmyla IUriiovna,

UA
2 records

Kometa

Application submitted

Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil

Zhuk Mykola, Sichkar Viacheslav, Solomonov Ruslan, Kryvenko Anna

UA
2 records

Khutorianochka

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Semtsov Anatolii Vasyl`ovych, Kolisnyk Serhii Ivanovych, Temchenko Inna Viktorivna, Ivaniuk Serhii Vasyl`ovych, Babych Anatolii Oleksandrovych, Petrychenko Vasyl Florovych,

UA
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Artemchuk Iryna Petrivna, Lohvynenko Valentyna Fedorivna, Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych, Ischenko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Koliuchyi Vasyl` Trokhymovych, Basanets` Hanna Stepanivna, Bershads`ka Liudmyla Petrivna, Vlasenko Volodymyr Anatoliiovych, Dubovyi Volody

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

V. Valkova, N. Petrovska

BG
2 records

Kolonia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Thierry Ronsin

UA
2 records

Knopa

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Artiushenko Nataliia Pavlivna, Artiushenko Petro Mykolaiovych, Tsandur Mykola Oleksandrovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Savchuk Liudmyla Fedorivna, Matseiko Ivan Ivanovych, Hopchak Tetiana Mykolaivna, Sen Oleksandr Vitaliiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Sytnychenko Vira Petrivna, Perevertun Larysa Ivanivna, Hodz` Mykola Vasyl`ovych, Zaika Stanislav Polikarpovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ovsiannikova Nataliia Stanislavivna, Ponurenko Serhii Hennadiiovych, Sikalova Olena Valentynivna, Chernobai Larysa Mykolaivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Kh 785 V

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmysheva Nadiia Viktorivna, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

UA
2 records

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Serdiuk Vira Ivanivna, Bezuhlyi Ihor Mykolaiovych, Bekarevych Alla Davydivna, Lutsenko Mykola Petrovych, Chekryhin Petro Mykheiovych,

UA
1 record

Kaspero

Active

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

KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE

FR
1 record

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