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.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Limagrain UK
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Saatzucht Donau, A
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Olaf Sass^^^Martin Frauen
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Holmberg, Sven A
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS Lochow
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Lochow-Petkus GmbH (DE)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KWS Momont, F
Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Gabonatermasztesi, H
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Innoseeds B.V.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Carlo Invernizzi
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Euralis Semences FR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Lidea France S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Strube España S.A.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pierre CAROLO
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
ISEA S.R.L
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
GSN Semences, F
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
K. Kostov, A. Karaivanov, I. Panayotov, I. Todorov, N. Tsenov, I. Stoeva, I. Iliev, I. Stoyanov, K. Malinski, S. Mihova, T. Petrova
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Saaten Union, RO
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Franck CHAUVEAU
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH, G