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.
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
NAUKOWO BADAWCZE CENTRUM ROZWOJU SOI 'AGESOYA' SP. Z O.O
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Saastamoinen, Marketta /Nissilä, Eero
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SELGEN A.S
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Andre Letourneau, Alain Letourneau,
Zea mays L. · Maize
NS ratarstvo (YU)
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Ottó Veisz^^^Zoltán Bedő^^^László Láng^^^Gyula Vida^^^László Szunics^^^Ildikó Karsai^^^Mariann Rákszegi^^^Klára Mészáros
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
VANDERHAVE RESEARCH
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
CO.NA.SE soc Coop.Agr. (IT)/Apsov sementi S.p.A. (IT)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Selgen a.s., CZ
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Mikic Sanja, Jevtic Radivoje, Momcilovic Vojislava, Mirosavljevic Milan,
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Selgen a.s., CZ
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SELGEN A.S
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Saatzucht Aschersleben Herrn Dr. Peter Römer
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Lidea Frances SAS, F
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
VIDIC MILOS / HRUSTICh MILITSA / MILADINOVICh EGOR / JOCKOVIC DJORDJE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences FR
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG