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.

Odeska 150A

Application submitted

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

1 record

Nosivchanka

Active

Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia

2 records

NS Ilina

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat

1 record

Nart 170

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

Nadiia

Application submitted

Sesamum indicum L. · Sesame

1 record

NPZ SR 1007

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

1 record

Nespodivanka

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

2 records

Nadiia

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

1 record

Myronosets

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

2 records

Monterosa

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

1 record

Mriia

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

1 record

Mironovska (Mironovskaja 808)

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

1 record

Mirage

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

1 record

MIP Zakhysnyk

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

2 records

MAS 25M

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

Metelytsia

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

1 record

MERKUR

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

1 record

Mecano

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

1 record

LG30272

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

LECHOSO

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

1 record

KWS Plenum

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat

1 record

KUNA

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

1 record

Lucs

Active

Coriandrum sativum L. · Coriander

2 records

Lohos

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

2 records

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