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
Poljoprivredni fakultet (YU)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS SEEDS
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
LANTMÄNNEN SEED
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Lidea France SAS, Lescar FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
W WEIBULL
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS UK LTD
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Serasem S.A.S.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Reiner, Bothe Erhard, Ebmeyer
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS SEEDS
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Nickerson International Research SNC (FR)
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Secale cereale L. · Rye
PHP PETERSEN
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
FORSCHUNGSANSTALT FÜR AGRARÖKOLOGIE UND LANDBAU^^^Station Fédérale de Recherches Agronomiques de Changins (RAC)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
P.H.Petersen, D
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta UK Ltd
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
RAGT 2N, France
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Lonnet Philippe
Zea mays L. · Maize
TAUCHER ROBERT