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.

ES Conqueror

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

FR HR IT UA

14 records

Bagoo

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR

EE FI FR LT

13 records

Tip

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SELGEN A.S

AT CZ UA

13 records

Pionier

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

CZ FR UA

13 records

Goldsun

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

BG SK UA

10 records

ES Sherpa

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, Soltis

BG HU UA

11 records

ES Senator

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

AT FR UA

11 records

GL Melanie

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Gleisdort, A

AT PL UA

12 records

Clarus

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DSV, D

CZ DE PL

9 records

Victus

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

EE LT

12 records

Coraline

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

CZ LT PL

11 records

Princess

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Wilbur-Ellis Company

DK FR

13 records

ES Liberator

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

DE HU SK UA

10 records

Clavier CL

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

BG EE HU LT RO SK +1

8 records

Traminer

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordsaat Saatzuchtgesellschaft mbH

AT CZ DE LT PL

11 records

NK Nemax

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Seeds Division, CH

CZ DE HR PL UA

9 records

Pontiform

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Strube Research GmbH & Co. KG, STRUBE D and S GMBH

EE LT PL UA

9 records

NOS Impact

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Nordic Seed A/S

CZ DK EE FI UA

11 records

Nicoletta

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT DE HR LT SI

9 records

KWS Bellavista

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

BG HU RO SK UA

11 records

KWS Cursor

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

AT DE DK EE PL

9 records

Apollon

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

NORDSAAT SAATZUCHT

DE EE LT LU SE

8 records

Candesse

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

W VON BORRIES-ECKENDORF GMBH & CO. KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT

AT DE EE HU LT

10 records

Trigold

Protection expired

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Lochow-Petkus GmbH (DE)

CZ DE FR PL

11 records

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