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.
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Anja Maasberg
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Rolniczych Nasiona Kobierzyc Sp.z.o.o.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Claus Einfeldt
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
SAATZUCHT STEINACH GMBH and CO KG
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Secale cereale L. · Rye
PHP PETERSEN
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
SELGEN A.S
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
MARTIN BREUN
Trigonella foenum-graecum L. · Fenugreek
Jean-Charles Renaudat (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Saatzucht Ebnerhof Hans Gahleitner, Maria Grünbacher, Josef
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Südwestdeutsche Saatzucht GmbH&Co.KG
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria (INIA), Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA), Instituto Tecnológico Agrario de Castilla y León (ITACYL)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Nickerson International Research S.N.C.
Zea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Zea mays L. · Maize
Zhoel` Meun`er
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS