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.
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Shevchenko IEvhen Mykolaiovych, Riabchun Nataliia Ivanivna, Panchenko Ivan Arkhypovych, Chernobab Raisa Andriivna, Suvorova Kateryna IUriivna, Shcypak Hennadii Vasylovych,
Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans · Horse bean
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Dirk Decherf
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Dirk Decherf
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Diianova Anna Oleksandrivna, Biliavs`kyi IUrii Viktorovych, Biliavs`ka Liudmyla Hryhorivna,
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Dirk Decherf
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Vazhenina Ol`ha IEvheniivna, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vasko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Dirk Decherf
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
R 2n (FR)
Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans · Horse bean
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
EURALIS GENETIQUE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Lochow-Petkus GmbH (DE)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Union Nationale des Cooperatives Agricoles de Collecte Sigma (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych, Soroka Anatolii Ivanovych, Mischenko Liudmyla IUriivna, Liakh Viktor Oleksiiovych,
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Lidea France S.A.S
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Dirk Decherf
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Raechel Baumgartner Delgado, Ed Baumgartner,
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Caussade Semences SA (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Dirk Decherf