Variety traits
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.
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.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Syngenta Hadmersleben
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PETIARD Benoit
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pierre GARRAUD
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
NUSEED EUROPE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe, F
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
SAS Lidea France (FR)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
SAS Lidea France (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Mike Taylor
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rainer Leipert
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pierre CAROLO
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Strube D&S GMBH
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Peter Hozlar
Avena sativa L. · Oat
SELGEN A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
VEB Saat und Pflanzgut (DE)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Thom Hoffman
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Patrice Jeanson
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Nina Pfeiffer
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans Georg Lembke KG,DE