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.
Trifolium hybridum L. · Alsike clover
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas
Zea mays L. · Maize
Satarova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Nehoda Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Olkhovyk Maksym Stanislavovych, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Korobko IUliia Anatolivna, Khimich Marharyta Olehivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Fedchenko Hanna Vasylivna, Kavunets` Valerii Petrovych, Marynka Svitlana Volodymyrivna, Khomenko Svitlana Olehivna, Vlasenko Volodymyr Anatoliiovych, Solona Valentyna Iosypivna, Kochmarskyi Valentyn Serhiiovych,
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Osadchyi Serhii Stepanovych, Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kalinchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
Herasymenko Vasyl` Hryhorovych, Shakhov Mykola Pylypovych, Hurynovych Iryna Oleksandrivna, Fesenko Oleksii Mykolaiovych, Martynenko Halyna IEfymivna, Fesenko Mykola Valeriiovych,
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Gunhild Leckband Dieter Stelling
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Bulochnikova Antonina Petrivna, Matros Oleksandra Pylypivna, Kisil`ova Valentyna Anatoliivna, Pika IUrii Mykolaiovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych, Kraievs`kyi Anatolii Mykolaiovych, Karpenko Oleksandr Oleksandrovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu «Rost Ahro»,Derzhavna ustanova Instytut zernovykh kultur Natsionalnoi akademii ahrarnykh nauk Ukrainy,
Triticum turgidum L. subsp. dicoccum (Schrank ex Schübl.) Thell. · Emmer
CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA INGEGNERIA E TRASFORMAZIONI AGROALIMENTARI (CREA-IT-RM)
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
Rarok Anton Vasyl`ovych, Burdyha Vitalii Mykolaiovych, Havrylianchyk Ruslan IUriiovych,
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Dvors`ka Svitlana Volodymyrivna, Buniak Nataliia Mykolaivna, Sardak Mariia Ivanivna, Sardak Mykola Oleksiiovych,
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Domaine Public (FR)
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Leonov Oleh IUriiovych, Shcechenko Olha IEvheniivna, Zymohliad Oleksii Viktorovych, Melnyk Vira Serhiivna, Kapustina Tetiana Borysivna, Shatokhin Volodymyr Ivanovych, Riabchun Viktor Kuzmych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Karp Tetiana IAroslavivna, Kozak Halyna Vasylivna, Zaplitnyi IAroslav Dmytrovych, Mykuliak Ivan Stepanovych, Olkhoviak Maksym Stanislavovych, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUr
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Domaine Public (FR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Institute of Field & Vegetable Crops (RS)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Francis Glenn
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Eric Gagnon
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Artemchuk Iryna Petrivna, Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych,