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.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS Lochow
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)
Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Semences Prograin Inc
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Nordic Seed A/S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Zhan-Lui Karrera
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
UO «GRODNENSKIJ GOSUDARSTVENNYJ AGRARNYJ UNIVERSITET»
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS Seeds,FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PETIARD Benoit
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
W VON BORRIES-ECKENDORF GMBH & CO. KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KWS UK LTD
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Serasem, FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Pyter IAnosh, Khady Heza, Sundy Tamosh, Marton L. Chaba,
Avena sativa L. · Oat
UShAKOV GENNADIJ INNOKENT'EVICh / KOMAROVA GALINA NIKOLAEVNA / KOLESNIKOVA GALINA KONDRAT'EVNA / LOSKUTOV IGOR' GRADISLAVOVICh
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Lantmaennen ek foer
Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2n
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rainer Leipert
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS