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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.

Kapryz

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Shevchenko Nina Oleksandrivna, Hrytsenko Vira Volodymyrivna, Churakova Nadiia Kostiantynivna, Chekunova Nina Oleksiivna, Krokhmal` Anna Valentynivna, Hrabovets` Anatolii Ivanovych,

UA
1 record

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Joel Meunier

UA
1 record

Kato

Terminated

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Peter Bohdan Chykaliuk

UA
2 records

Kamaro

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Patrick Duhigg

UA
2 records

Kan`on

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dushanich Nened, Shkorych Drahan, Zaitsev Oleksii Borysovych,

UA
2 records

Kadan 19

Terminated

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Trotsenko Anatolii Hryhorovych, Yalanskyi Oleksandr Volodymyrovych,

UA
1 record

Joss

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Cambier Semences (FR)

FR
2 records

Jutrzenka

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

PL
3 records

JESKO

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

LOCHOW-PETKUS

DK
2 records

Ismene

Withdrawn

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

NORD| NORDSAAT Agrargesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung

DE
1 record

Izomer

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Zabolotnia Valentyna Oleksandrivna, Pokotylo Mariia Ivanivna, Dubyna Oleh Hryhorovych, Sabadin Nila Anatoliivna, Hirko Volodymyr Serhiiovych,

UA
2 records

Ivoire

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Adrien Momont et Fils SCA (FR)

FR
2 records

Jagna

Active

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
3 records

IR-92

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Meszaros Laszlo / Piszker Zoltan / Walcz Ilona / Takacs Laszlo

HU
1 record

Ivkos

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Valentin Kosev, Nataliya Anastasova, Viliana Vasileva

BG
2 records

Iryna

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Petrenko Stanislav Vasyl`ovych, Bytov Vasyl` Pavlovych, Maister Andrii Mykolaiovych, Maister Iryna Ivanivna,

UA
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hrytsenko Viera Volodymyrivna, Andriienko Vieniera Usienovna, Koltunova Valentyna Oleksiivna, Fomenko Maryna Anatoliivna, Hrabovets` Anatolii Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Chaika Anatolii Mykolaiovych, Dubova Oksana Anatoliivna, Burdeniuk-Tarasevych Larysa Antonivna,

UA
2 records

Hratsiia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Dvorets`kyi Volodymyr Frantsevych, Vozhehova Raisa Anatolivna, Usyk Liudmyla Oleksandrivna, Orliuk Anatolii Pavlovych,

UA
6 records

Horizont

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Lgovsko selekcijos stotis

LT
1 record

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Mukha Tetiana Ivanivna, Siroshtan Andrii Anatoliiovych, Zamlila Nina Petrivna, Volohdina Halyna Borysivna, Humeniuk Oleksandr Volodymyrovych, Kochmarskyi Valentyn Serhiiovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kobuta Oleksii Volodymyrovych, Kovalenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Kostiuchenko Mariia Volodymyrivna,

UA
1 record

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Parfient`iev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Ziatiuk Mariia IAkivna, Kostiuk Stanislav Vasyl`ovych, Ptashenchuk Oleksandr Mykytovych, Musich Volodymyr Mykolaiovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych,

UA
2 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SHEREMET OLEKSANDR, LEHKUN IHOR, LINCHEVSKYI ANATOLII

UA
1 record

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