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.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Secobra Saatzucht
Zea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
NAUKOWO BADAWCZE CENTRUM ROZWOJU SOI 'AGESOYA' SP. Z O.O
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
APP Agroresursu un ekonomikas institūts
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
POGNA NORBERTO
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Slachtitelská stanica Horná Streda, a.s. s.p.
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Vladimir Perišić, Vera Rajičić, Vesna Perišić, Kristina Luković
Zea mays L. · Maize
Claude Tabel
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Selgen, a.s. Vyzkumne centrum SELTON, s.r.o.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
HANS SVENSK, C/O SVALÖF WEIBULL AB
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
ORSEM HYBRIDES
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Nicolae Parvu
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Caussade Semences SA (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Linda Öhlund