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.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
MICHELMANN| Ing. agr. Guenter Michelmann / BAETJER| Gerhard Baetjer
Zea mays L. · Maize
Saatbau Linz
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Asur Plant Breeding SAS Pôle Végétal de la Plaine d'Estrées
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Caussade Semences SA (FR)
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
SAATZUCHT DONAU GES.M.B.H. & COKG
Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch
Firma Nasienna GRANUM - Z. Manias - S. Menc - J. Szymański Spółka Jawna
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SAATZUCHT SCHWEIGER GBR
Zea mays L. · Maize
PETIARD Benoit
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
RAGT 2n
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordic Seed A/S
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Virágmag Kft., Szentgál
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
SAATZUCHT DONAU GES.M.B.H. & COKG
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Boreal Plant Breeding
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordic Seed A/S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Oseva Uni a.s.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Ministere de I' Agriculture I. N. R. A. (FR)
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
RAGT 2n, FR
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.