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.
Triticum turgidum L. subsp. dicoccum (Schrank ex Schübl.) Thell. · Emmer
Babushkina Tetiana Viktorivna, Didenko Svitlana IUriivna, Bohuslavs`kyi Roma L`vovych, Holik Oleh Viktorovych,
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Nesterova Nataliia Havrylivna, Kotelenets` Olena Hryhorivna, Vasyliev Oleksii Anatoliiovych, Parfentiev Mykhailo Hryhorovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Guenter Seitz
Zea mays L. · Maize
Klimova Oksana IEvhenivna, Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Solodushko Vira Pylypivna, Maniatina Liudmyla Oleksandrivna, Teslia Tetiana Vasylivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Aldoshyn Anatolii Vasylovych, Bielikov IEv
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
Tymkiv Hanna Antonivna, Shvets` Taras IAroslavovych, Hurynovych Stepan Iosypovych, Mazur Valerii Oleksandrovych, Hadz Petro Ivanovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Golden West Research Ltd (BG)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kalinichenko Artem Oleksandrovych, Yeremenko Serhii Viktorovych,
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
Serasem, FR
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
INSTITUTO HISPANICO DEL ARROZ, S.A. (HISPARROZ)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Rybalka Oleksand Illich, Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Solomonov Ruslan V'iacheslavovych, Holub IEvheniia Anatoliivna, Maksymov Mykola Havrylovych, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Honcharuk Nina Ole
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Lietuvos žemės ūkio universitetas
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
SCHREIBER FRITZ (DE)
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans · Horse bean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Tomcsanyi Andras / Horvathne Palagyi Livia / Romanne Nigo Aniko / Keppel Tiborne / Zsolnai Antalne
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Balazh Mikloshne, Varha Iozhefne, Nemetkhne Varha Anna, Falushi IAnosh, Falushi IAnoshne,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Erdei Peter / Gyoergy Belane / Tapai Dezsoene / B. Nagy Laszlo / Kazi Ignacne / Petroczi Istvan / Dobay Gabor / Juray Antal
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Balazh Mikloshne, Varha Iozhefne, Nemetkhne Varha Anna, Falushi IAnosh, Falushi IAnoshne,
Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
Przedsiebiorstwo Hodowlano-Nasienne sp. z o.o.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Doug Plaisted
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Doug Plaisted