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.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SERASEM (G.I.E. commercial)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Letourneau Andre, Letourneau Alain,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
VALLE AGRICOLA TARDITI E FERRANDO S.P.A.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES S.A.S.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Franck CHAUVEAU
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES AND ECONOMICS
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LABOULET SEMENCES
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Joel Meunier
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Eurogen srl (IT)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Daniel Skoro
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Eugenio Tassinari
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PANAM FRANCE SARL
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Mattson, Bengt
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG^^^Delley Semences et Plantes (DSP) S.A.^^^Agroscope (Changins)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT HANS SCHWEIGER & CO OHG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Prezemyslaw Matysik
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA