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.
Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
Ochkala Oleksandr Serhiiovych, Molodchenkova Olha Olehivna, Babaiants Olha Vadymivna, Dzhus Tetiana Olehivna, Bushulian Oleh Volodymyrovych,
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Prudkun Valentyna Ivanivna, Savranchuk Volodymyr Viktorovych, Ischenko Vitalii Anatoliiovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Lazariev IEvhenii Valeriiovych, Denysiuk Kateryna Viktorivna, Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Olkhovyk Maksym Stanislavovych, Korobko IUliia Anatolivna, Khimich Marharyta Olehivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUri
Zea mays L. · Maize
Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kalinchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Yarosh Andrii Volodymyrovych, Shcypak Vasyl Hennadiiovych, Bosiuk Olena Oleksandrivna, Nepochatov Mykola Ivanovych, Chernobab Raisa Andriivna, Shcypak Hennadii Vasylovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Sobko Mykola Hennadiiovych, Kabanets Viktor Mykhailovych, Kupar IUliia IUriivna, Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Kruhlova Marharyta Olehivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiov
Zea mays L. · Maize
Khimich Marharyta Olehivna, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Motrenko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiov
Zea mays L. · Maize
Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kalinchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Lytus Mykola Volodymyrovych, Vlasova Nataliia Anatoliivna, Ukrainets` Serhii Vasyl`ovych, Zaika IEvhenii Viktorovych, Shtakal Mykola Ivanovych, Tkachova Nataliia Andriivna, Holyk Liubov Mykolaivna, Buriak Vasyl` IUkhymovych, Starychenko Vasyl Mykolaiovych
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
Levchenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Ruchka Viktoriia Oleksandrivna, Tovstanovska Tetiana Hryhorivna, Liakh Viktor Oleksiiovych, Makhno IUliia Oleksandrivna,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Gunhild Leckband Dieter Stelling
Zea mays L. · Maize
Olkhovyk Maksym Stanislavovych, Korobko IUliia Anatoliivna, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Cherchel Vladys
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Inga Tetzner
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Gunhild Leckband Dieter Stelling
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Yukhymovych Olena Romanivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav
Zea mays L. · Maize
Joel Roucolle
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
Kuprichenkov Dmytro Serhiiovych, Aldoshyn Anatolii Vasylovych, Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Klimova Oksana IEvhenivna, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Yukhymovych Olena Romanivna, Riabchenko Eduard Mykolaiovych, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav I
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. · Maize
Luk'ianenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Kulyk Viktor Oleksandrovych, Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav
Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
Petrychenko Serhii Mykolaiovych, Herasymenko Oleksandr Vasyl`ovych, Shudria Petro Petrovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Serheiev Vasyl` Viktorovych, Moroz Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Marochko Valentyna Anatoliivna, Hrabovs`kyi Mykola Borysovych, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Lebid` IEvhen Makarovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Vo