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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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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.

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

STINE SEED Co, USA

RO UA
7 records

Polo

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin

CZ PL
8 records

Secale cereale L. · Rye

HODOWLA ROSLIN SMOLICE SP.ZOO

CZ PL
8 records

Pilani

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lantmaennen ek foer

PL SE
7 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Zoltán Bedő^^^László Láng^^^Ottó Veisz^^^Gyula Vida^^^Ildikó Karsai^^^Mariann Rákszegi^^^Klára Mészáros

HU UA
8 records

Peps

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Selgen a.s., CZ

CZ FR
7 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Zoltán Bedő^^^László Láng^^^Ottó Veisz^^^Gyula Vida^^^Ildikó Karsai^^^Mariann Rákszegi^^^Klára Mészáros

HU UA
9 records

RGT Svela

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR UA
7 records

P07a10

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Randy Kallem

IT UA
10 records

Odisej

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad (RS)

HR HU
9 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Vidich Milosh, Miladinovych IEhor,

RO UA
8 records

Papillon

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saaten Union Recherche (FR)

FR UA
6 records

NS 5051

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Purar Bozhana, Stoiakovich Milislav, Yotskovich Dzhordzhe, Ivanovich Mile, Bekavats Horan,

BG UA
7 records

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Karagic Dura, Mikic Aleksandar, Mihailovic Vojislav,

SI UA
11 records

Narval

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR PL
8 records

Lessna

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Thomas Blumtritt

AT UA
7 records

Laura

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje

ES RO
8 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

SK UA
7 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Institute of field and vegetable crops - Novi Sad (SR)

BG UA
6 records

NS 444

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

NS ratarstvo (YU)

BG SI
7 records

Mavka

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

OHVATENKO VALENTINA GRIGOR'EVNA / MONICh RUSLAN VASIL'EVICh / ASAULETS TAT'YaNA GRIGOR'EVNA

PL UA
8 records

Kiros

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Van Waveren, D

DE PL
7 records

Merlin

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Laboulet Semences, FR

FR IT
6 records

Lochsa

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CRITES SEEDS

DE NL
7 records

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