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.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Bedoe Zoltan / Lang Laszlo / Balla Laszlo / Szunics Laszlo / Szunics Laszlone / Karsai Ildiko / Vida Gyula / Veisz Otto
Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia
Pietrzak sp. z o.o. sp. k.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Jeff Safe
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Stephanie Franck^^^Universität Hohenheim^^^Norbert Starck
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
LANTMÄNNEN SEED
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Tibor Csemy, Gyula Zalabai,
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Saatzucht Josef Breun GdbR (DE)
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Claus Einfeldt
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS Momont Recherche Sarl
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Monsanto Technology LLC (US)/Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Carlo Invernizzi