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.

Massa

Active

Vicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch

Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)

7 records

Forblanc

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR

7 records

FDL Miranda

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SAULESCU NICOLAEITTU GHEORGHEMUSTATEA POMPILIUCIURA AURELITTU MARIANAPETCU ELENA

7 records

Duramonte

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Südwestdeutsche Saatzucht GmbH&Co.KG

6 records

Casteldoux

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

7 records

Anja

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sejet Planteforaedling, DK-8700 Horsens

6 records

Stanley

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

DE IT UA

7 records

Chianti CS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre GARRAUD

IT UA

7 records

DKC5141

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PETER KONCZOL

AT IT UA

9 records

DKC4238

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT IT SK UA

6 records

NK Ravello

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

BE FR NL PL

6 records

ES Tryo

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Euralis Semences

BE FR NL PL

5 records

ES Blackjack

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

AT DE LT

10 records

Valesca

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Raps GbR Saatzucht Lundsgaard

HU IT LT LV RO

5 records

Sammy

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

SAATZUCHT DONAU GESMBH & CO KG

AT HU LT SK

5 records

KWS Tasko

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

BG SK UA

8 records

ES Betty

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Euralis Semences

DE DK PL

8 records

ES Islander

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

BE CZ FR PL

5 records

ES Makila

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Euralis Semences FR

BE CZ FR PL

5 records

P00199

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

AT HU IT UA

7 records

Norico

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

ROBERT TAUCHER

DE SK UA

7 records

Winx

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S

FI LT

9 records

Mikado

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS, D

IT RO SI

8 records

LG Egmont

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

BE PL UA

7 records

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