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.

Carron

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Lochow-Petkus GmbH (DE)

DE EE FR LT LV

9 records

Belami

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

WOLFF| Dr. F. de Wolff c/o Limagrain Advanta Nederland B.V.

DE DK UA

13 records

Messina

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

AT HU SK UA

11 records

Kinemas

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS, D

BG HU RO SK UA

10 records

Max

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Saatzucht Bauer GmbH & Co KG

AT CZ DE LU

10 records

Marcamo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

LT SK UA

9 records

Jazz

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)

CZ DE FR NL SK

11 records

Maple Arrow

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Plant Products Division Agriculture Canada

AT CZ FR SK

7 records

SY Gracia CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta Participations AG c/o Syngenta International AG

AT HU IT PT

9 records

Isengrain

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils

BE ES FR HR SI

10 records

Clarus

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Dieter Stelling, Carsten Oertel, Detlef Hauska,

BG EE LT SK UA

7 records

MAS 98K

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

FR IT SK UA

9 records

KWS Rhum

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS Momont, F

FR HR IT SK

11 records

KWS Flam

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

DE EE FR UA

11 records

Isidor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Lidea France S.A.S

BG FR IT RO

11 records

LG50475

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

ES IT SK UA

10 records

SU Ahab

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Strube-Dieckmann GmbH&Co.KG

EE LT PL

11 records

Greenway

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Nordic Seed A-S, DK

DK FI FR UA

14 records

ES Bombastic

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

AT DE IT UA

8 records

Hana

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Semences Prograin Inc (CA)

CZ FR SK UA

11 records

ES Amis

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

CZ IT RO SK

8 records

Faunus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

LT PL SK UA

9 records

ES Agora

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences FR

BG FR IT UA

9 records

Praktik

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT R2n sas, FR-12033 Rodez Cedex 9

PL SE UA

11 records

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Variety traits

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