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.
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Borislav Kobiljski
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Borislav Kobiljski
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Apsovsementi, I
Zea mays L. · Maize
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
UNIGENETIC (BG)
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Werner Horn
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Borislav Kobiljski
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Apsovsementi, I
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
PLANT BREEDING AND ACCLIMATIZATION INSTITUTE
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SECOBRA Saatzucht GmbH Herrn Hubert Bluemel - Betriebsstaette -
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Syngenta Participations AG
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poljoprivredni institut, HR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops Novi Sad
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
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