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
Monsanto Technology, Missouri US
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Sevita International
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Remy ROUANET
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pablo Hernandez Fernandez
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Joel Meunier
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SC Saaten Union Romania S.R.L.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Remy ROUANET
Zea mays L. · Maize
Olivier Vimont
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Roberto Juan Reid
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Joel Meunier
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Borislav Kobiljski
Secale cereale L. · Rye
WILDE PEER
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Carthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower
California Oils Corporation
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Institute of field and vegetable crops - Novi Sad (SR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
STOYaKOVICh MILISAV / JOTSKOVICh BORHE / IVANOVICh MILE / GORAN BEKAVATS / ALEKSANDRA NASTASICh / BOZhANA PURAR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
ShchERBINA ELENA ZINOV'EVNA / ROMANYuK LIDIYa SERGEEVNA / MIHAJLOV VYaChESLAV GRIGOR'EVICh
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Morten Poulsen, Steve Thompson,
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY