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.

Amidur

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

AT DE FR SK UA

10 records

SU Liborius

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Nordsaat Saatzuchtgesellschaft mbH

AT CZ HU PL

9 records

Quadriga

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

DE FR LU PL

11 records

Mamut

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

CZ DE EE PL

12 records

Lutece

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SERASEM| SERASEM (G.I.E. commercial)

DE FR IT MT

9 records

Colonia

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Claus Einfeldt

CZ DE FR PL

8 records

Alinghi

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lochow-Petkus GmbH (DE)

CZ DE FR LT

10 records

Belter

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

FR NL PL SK

9 records

Trumpet

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Olaf Sass^^^Martin Frauen

EE LT UA

13 records

Lump

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SELGEN A.S

CZ LT UA

12 records

Laura

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Werner Horn

EE LT LV

10 records

Foxyl

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Sarl Adrien Momont, FR

FR HR HU

11 records

Complice

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

S.A.S. Florimond Desprez Veuve & Fils

ES FR NL

11 records

Balltrap

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Philippe Lonnet

CZ FR UA

10 records

Anvergur

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Serasem, FR

AT FR UA

10 records

California

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

DE DK LU UA

13 records

DKC4943

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PETER KONCZOL

AT HU IT UA

12 records

Architekt

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Dieter Stelling

EE LT UA

11 records

LG50665 CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

AT HU IT UA

9 records

Ambrosini

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

AT DE LT LV SK

9 records

Lagoon

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

STELLING DIETER / LECKBAND GUNHILD

DE DK PL

8 records

Bagira

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

RAPS Gbr Saatzucht Lundsgaard (DE)

BG EE IT LT LV RO +1

8 records

Triangle

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

BG HU LT LV RO UA

8 records

ES Darko

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Patrice Jeanson

CZ HR UA

12 records

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