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.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Euralis Semences FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Monsanto Technology, USA
Secale cereale L. · Rye
UNIVERSITY OF HOHENHEIM
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Stephanie Franck
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Wiersum Plantbreeding B.V.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Saaten Union Romania SRL
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Reino Aikasalo, Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta Participations AG
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT Semences, FR
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
WOLSKI| Dr.Tadeusz Wolski c/o SHR Laski / BIALOSKORSKI| Jan Bialoskorski c/o SHR Laski / CZERWINSKA| Ewa Czerwinska c/o SHR Laski / GRYKA| Jaroslaw Gryka
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Ets Claude Camille Benoist SA (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Agroprogress Ltd.
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Semences Prograin Inc
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Universität Hohenheim Landessaatzuchtanstalt 720
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp z.o.o. (PL)