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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rainer Leipert
Zea mays L. · Maize
Lidea Germany GmbH
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Zea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Zea mays L. · Maize
RAGT semences
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Boreal Plant Breeding Ltd., Katja Hämälainen, Pertti Pärssinen
Zea mays L. · Maize
Lidea France SAS, Lescar FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Laurent BETTINGER
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
STELLING DIETER / LECKBAND GUNHILD
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
Maisadour Semences, FR
Secale cereale L. · Rye
KWS Lochow
Zea mays L. · Maize
Caussade Semences, F
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Zea mays L. · Maize
Zhoel` Meun`er
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pierre CAROLO
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS