Apollon
Application submittedGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
UA
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.
Antyl
ActiveAnthyllis vulneraria L. · Kidney Vetch
CZ
1 record
Amurska 310
TerminatedGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
SK
1 record
Boios
TerminatedHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
UA
2 records
Bogdan
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
DE
1 record
Alimentar1
ActiveSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
RO
1 record
TK 260
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Arabika
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
UA
2 records
Antonis
Application submittedHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
EE
1 record
LG5475HO
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Antares
TerminatedBrassica napus L. · Rapeseed
IT
1 record
LG50635
TerminatedHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
KWS Ricardo
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
INV145 CL
ActiveBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Arvika R
Protection expiredPisum sativum L. · Pea
CZ
2 records
RAGT Straviata
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
GS210
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Luxuri
TerminatedZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
LG Raptor
TerminatedVicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
LG31388
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Allan
TerminatedLinum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
CZ
2 records
KWS Juno
ActiveSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum
Aleksandryt
Application submittedCicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
UA
1 record
Suporto
ActiveZea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize