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.

Cantate PZO

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Universität Hohenheim Landessaatzuchtanstalt 720

AT CZ DE UA

8 records

Davina

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Toft Plant Breeding APS

AT DE NL PL

8 records

Comodoro

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

CZ EE LT PL

9 records

Alvari

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Reino Aikasalo, Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd

EE FI LT LV

9 records

Asketis

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

STRUBE GMBH&CO.KG

BE DK PL

11 records

Teksas

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

LT PL

8 records

Torben

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SAATZUCHT STRENG-ENGELEN GMBH&CO. KG

CZ DE LU

7 records

Telimena

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

AT PL

10 records

Sy Loona

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

DE FR UA

10 records

RGT Belalur

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE FR UA

9 records

RGT Sphinxa

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAGT 2N S.A.S

AT FR UA

9 records

Normandy

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordic Seed A/S

CZ DE DK

11 records

Mazur

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

CZ DE PL

10 records

Medusa

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

DE FR HR

7 records

Marado

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

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

DE FR IT

9 records

Laudis 550

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Petr Svacina

CZ SK UA

8 records

Kaylin

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAATZUCHT STRENG-ENGELEN GMBH&CO. KG

DE PL UA

9 records

Barcelona

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DLF SEEDS A/S

DE PL SK

8 records

Tomcat

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

DE EE

8 records

Juventa

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAATZUCHT STRENG-ENGELEN GMBH&CO. KG

AT DE

7 records

HURV19PAN

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

SALVADOR SOLER ALEIXANDRE ERNESTO RAFAEL LLOSA

6 records

LG50529 SX

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG FR IT SK UA

8 records

Manureva

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Unisigma GIE (FR)/Societe Europeenne de Semences NV/SA (BE)

AT DE FR SK

9 records

LG50450

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG ES IT UA

8 records

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