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 aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Fernand Lepleuple (FR)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Z. Witek, A. Witek,
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum
Eurosorgho (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Melnyk Ivan Ivanovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences FR
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
EURALIS GENETIQUE
Triticum L. · Wheat
BORASIO ERCOLE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Didier Sauvaire
Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch
F.LLI MENZO S.A.S.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
Molotkov Oleksii Oleksiiovych, Bobkov Serhii Vasyl`ovych, Martynenko Halyna IEfymivna, Fesenko Mykola Valeriiovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Cherniaieva Iryna Mykolaivna, Riabchun Nataliia Ivanivna, Hlukhova Nataliia Anatoliivna, Zviahin Andrii Fedorovych, Panchenko Ivan Arkhypovych, Hridin Mykola Mykolaiovych, Yel`nikov Mykola Ivanovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Lavrinets` Hryhorii Semenovych, Shamsheva Nadiia Mykhailivna, Marchuk Nina Stepanivna, Moskalenko Vasyl` Illich, Tyshcenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych,
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Motrenko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Braha Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Klimova Oksana IEvhenivna, Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Savchenko Oleksii Mykolaiovych, Bielikov IEvhen Illich, Cherchel` Vladyslav IUriiovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ruban Viktoriia Serhiivna, Yukhymovych Olena Romanivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Husak IUliia Viktorivna, Bodenko Natalyia Anatoliivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych,
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu «TK ART-AHRO»
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Dvorska Svitlana Volodymyrivna, Buniak Nataliia Mykhailivna, Buniak Nataliia Mykolaivna, Sardak Mariia Ivanivna, Sardak Mykrla Oleksiiovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Shkorich Dragan, Zaitsev Oleksii Borysovych,
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Zhurbin Volodymyr Dmytrovych, Horhan Al`ona Mykhailivna, Horhan Tetiana Mykhailivna, Horhan Nadiia Oleksandrivna, Horhan Mykhailo Dmytrovych,