Hańcza
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PL
1 record
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.
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
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.
Gergő
ActiveSecale cereale x secale montanum
HU
1 record
Celebriti CS
ActiveBrassica napus L. · Rapeseed
SK
1 record
Farmsorgho
ActiveSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum
CZ
1 record
Breno
TerminatedSecale cereale L. · Rye
SK
1 record
Attergauer Bartweizen
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
AT
1 record
Arida
Protection expiredLathyrus sativus L. · Grass pea
SK
1 record
ANICA
Protection expiredGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
1 record
Murska bela
TerminatedTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
GL Jasmin
ActiveVicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
DS1891B
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Belalur
ActiveTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Miras
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
EE
1 record
LID3641C
Application submittedZea mays L. · Maize
SK
1 record
ES Harmonium
WithdrawnZea mays L. · Maize
DE
1 record
Torridon
WithdrawnTriticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat
CZ
1 record
Areal odes`kyi
ActiveTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
UA
2 records
Zoe
ActiveFagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
CZ
1 record
WRH 497
ActiveBrassica napus L. · Rapeseed
UA
1 record
Vitrazh
TerminatedHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
UA
2 records
Valriccardo
ActiveTriticum L. · Wheat
IT
1 record
Zorianyi
Application submittedHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
UA
1 record
Zobor
Protection expiredVicia faba L. · Broad bean
SK
1 record
Zoluska
WithdrawnTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
HU
1 record