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.

Acassa

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

CZ DE PL UA

9 records

KWS Akustika

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leiper

BG HU SK UA

9 records

Glorifi CS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre GARRAUD

DE IT UA

7 records

Amando

Protection expired

Secale cereale L. · Rye

WORTMANN| Dr. H. Wortmann in Fa. Hybro Saatzucht GmbH & Co. KG

DE DK FR SE

11 records

Freja

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Nilsson, Bengt

EE FI LV SE

9 records

Alegoria

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

EE LT PL UA

10 records

ES Havana

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences, Soltis

AT FR SK UA

7 records

Sinara

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAGT Génétique S.A.

AT FR UA

8 records

ES Ellenis

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

BG IT SK UA

7 records

ES Agropolis CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

AT CZ IT UA

7 records

LG58390

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG ES UA

8 records

Cadixxio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ragt, F

IT UA

8 records

MAS 920CP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

FR IT UA

8 records

Alexia

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

AT EE LT SE

7 records

ES Oasis CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Olivier Soulie

BG IT UA

9 records

LG58630

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG SK UA

9 records

ES Gladiator

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

FR HU UA

9 records

DKC4351

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PETER KONCZOL

HU IT UA

10 records

ES Artic

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

ES IT UA

8 records

SY Santos

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Syngenta participation AG

IT PT UA

7 records

Toras

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lantmännen SW Seed Hadmersleben GmbH

AT LV

8 records

Symfony

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE EE FR

8 records

Rio

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "NAUKOVO-VYROBNYChE PIDPRYIEMSTVO "UKRAHROSELEKT"

FR SK UA

8 records

Zeppelin

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds, F

IT RO UA

7 records

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