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.

Getman

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Andreas Jacobi

2 records

GARPEDRO

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

1 record

GARSUCO

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

1 record

GK Koeroes

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Fonad Peter / Matuz Janos / Bona Lajos / Cseuz Laszlo / Beke Bela / Purnhauser Laszlo / Fonad Peterne / Csoesz Laszlone dr. / Berki Laszlo / Papp Maria

1 record

GARBINE

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

1 record

FRUCTIS G4302

Terminated

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

FUNK SEED

1 record

Gilija

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

1 record

FLORIN

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

EURALIS SEMILLAS, S.A.

1 record

Gedania

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

1 record

FLAHMAN

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Los` Halyna Danylivna, Chukhyr` Iryna Mykolaivna, Kharytonov IEvhenii Mykhailovych, Ruban Vasyl` IAkovych, Shylovskyi Valentyn Mykolaiovych,

2 records

France dea

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SEMSECO (FR)

1 record

GARSAUCO

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

1 record

Gacholle

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Centre Francais du Riz (FR)/CIRAD (FR)

1 record

Feia

Application submitted

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Samaryn Serhii Mykolaiovych, Samaryna Lidiia Mykolaivna, Samaryn Mykola Oleksiiovych,

2 records

Finish 350 VK

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. Mays · Corn

Chervonis Mykhailo Volodymyrovych, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Baranovs`ka Violeta Leonidivna, Koblai Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Slobodian Roman Petrovych, Stupa Leonid IAkovych, Serikov Volodymyr Oleksiiovych, Sokolov V'iacheslav Mykhailovych, Bielousov Ana

2 records

Filina

Application submitted

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

ReinSaat KG

1 record

Favoryt

Terminated

Astragalus dasyanthus Pall.

Bilyk Nadiia Serhiivna, Bushuieva Hanna Ivanivna, Kolosovych Mykola Petrovych,

4 records

Florentynka

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

1 record

Fana

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

1 record

ESG1921

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

2 records

Fakel

Terminated

Sorghum Moench · Sorghum

Hamandii Ivan Vasyl`ovych, Khokhlov Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Hamandii Vasyl Leonidovych, Dremiuk Hryhorii Kupriianovych,

2 records

Femida

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Kolot Valentyna Vasylivna, Kolot Viktor Mykolaiovych, Mykhailov Viacheslav Hryhorovych, Petrychenko Vasyl Florovych, Ivaniuk Serhii Vasyl`ovych, Kolisnyk Serhii Ivanovych, Temchenko Inna Viktorivna, Babych Anatolii Oleksandrovych,

1 record

Faiett

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kanibolodskyi, Oleksandr Dziubetskyi, Borys Cherchel, Vladyslav Bernatskyi, Maksym Abelmasov, Oleksii Bodenko, Natalia Haidash, Oleksandr Nehoda, Tetiana Korobko, IUliia

2 records

Farvater

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Hanzhelo Olha Ivanivna, Lavrova Halyna Dmytrivna, Sichkar V'iacheslav Ivanovych,

2 records

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