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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pierre CAROLO
Zea mays L. · Maize
Philippe Moreau
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta Seeds SAS, FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2n
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Syngenta Participations AG
Zea mays L. · Maize
Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "Korteva Ahrisaiens Ukraina"
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syngenta Participations AG| CH
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Thierry Gripon
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Miklic Vladimir Jocic Sinisa Dusanic NenadSandra Cvejic Milan Jockovic Zaitsev Oleksii Kovalov Volodymyr
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rustica Prograin Genetique
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp. z.o.o Grupa IHAR (PL)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Zymohliad Oleksii Viktorovych, Solonechnyi Pavlo Mykolaiovych, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vasko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Lantmaennen ek foer
Zea mays L. · Maize
SeedGenetic GmbH
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Selgen a.s., CZ
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Benjamin Beyer
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Remy ROUANET
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KWS Lochow