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.
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
MILADINOVICh EGOR / VIDICh MILOSh / DZhORDZhEVICh VUK
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A
Lupinus albus L. · White lupin
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Bromus catharticus Vahl · Rescue grass
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KWS UK LTD
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
STELLING DIETER
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Herasymova Anastasiia Ivanivna, Suprunenko Viktoriia Mykolaivna, Levshtanov Serhii Oleksandrovych, Ostanina Tamara Vitaliivna, Sukhorada Oleksii Ivanovych, Kremzina Ol`ha Mykhailivna, Vasiukov Pavlo Petrovych, Kuznietsova Tamara IEvheniivna, Serkin Mykola
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Apsovsementi S.p.A., CREA-GB
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SAULESCU NICOLAEITTU GHEORGHEGIURA AURELITTU MARIANAMUSTATEA POMPILIU
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
PZO-Pflanzenzucht Oberlimpurg
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Werner Horn
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
RUSLAN MONICH and ANNA MONICH-NIGHTINGALE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Bc Institut, HR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Bc Institut, HR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Bc Institut, HR
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Societa Italiana Sementi
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Co.Na.Se. Soc. Coop. Agr., Apsovsementi S.p.A.
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS