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.

ES Neptune

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Euralis Semences FR

BG HU RO SK

5 records

MAS 85T

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT RO SK

6 records

MAS 804G

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Maisadour Semences

ES RO UA

5 records

Donna

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Leena Pietilä, Esa Teperi, Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd.

EE FI LT LV

8 records

P64le230

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES RO UA

9 records

Cuneo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEMILLAS FITÓ S.A

IT SK UA

6 records

Casandro

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

TAUCHER ROBERT

DE UA

6 records

MAS 918CP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT RO UA

6 records

MAS 823SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PETIARD Benoit

IT RO UA

6 records

MAS 817P

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT RO UA

6 records

RGT Donatello

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR IT UA

6 records

ES Hudson SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

IT SK UA

6 records

LG50550 CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG IT UA

7 records

ES Conductor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Patrice Jeanson

PL RO UA

7 records

MAS 89HOCL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT UA

6 records

KWS Oltenio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

RO SK UA

8 records

Conquest

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT RO UA

6 records

LG5582

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

IT UA

7 records

LG50621

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

BG SK UA

7 records

Carlotta

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Gerardo Bartolome

IT UA

7 records

RGT Tallisman

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT UA

6 records

Vilde

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

EE FI

9 records

MAS 900SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PETIARD Benoit

IT UA

6 records

Mandroid CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Joel Meunier

RO UA

5 records

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