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.

SU Willem

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co.KG

FI LT PL UA

11 records

Manhattan

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Technology LLC (US)/Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)

CZ DK FR PL

9 records

Pergamon

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

NORDSAAT SAATZUCHT

CZ DE DK EE LT LV

9 records

Mirakel

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

CZ DK PL SE

12 records

Kompetens

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LEIPERT RAINER

AT DE SK

10 records

Kaifus

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LEIPERT RAINER

BG RO SI SK UA

10 records

KWS Peplum

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS Momont, F

FR HR IT UA

13 records

KWS Fabreo

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Peer Wilde^^^Brigitta Schmiedchen^^^Jutta Menzel

CZ DE DK EE PL

9 records

Kerberos

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

BG HU RO SK UA

15 records

Florens

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Secobra Saatzucht

EE LT NL

10 records

PR36K67

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

BG HU IT SI SK

11 records

NK Amori

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

AT BG FR HU SK

7 records

LG Rumba

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

DE DK FR LT PL

11 records

LG31350

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe, F

BG HU IT SK UA

10 records

Trend

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

ZKI, H

CZ FR HU UA

8 records

Pinokio

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

WOLSKI| Dr.Tadeusz Wolski c/o SHR Laski / JARZABEK| Boguslawa Jarzabek c/o SHR Debina / BOGACKI| Jerzy Bogacki c/o SHR Debina

DE FI PL SE SK

13 records

KWS Motivator

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

AT DK EE PL UA

11 records

MAS 86OL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

ES FR IT RO UA

9 records

Severka

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

Selgen a.s., CZ

CZ DE SK UA

9 records

LG Bolero

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

CZ DE FR LT SK

10 records

KWS Talent

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nina Pfeiffer, Reiner Bothe, Erhard Ebmeyer,

BE LU NL UA

12 records

Pation

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

FR NL PL UA

8 records

KWS Mangano

Application submitted

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Peer Wilde^^^Brigitta Schmiedchen^^^Jutta Menzel

AT DE EE PL UA

8 records

Norlin

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

University of Manitoba (CA)

DK FR IE NL

10 records

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