Variety traits

Thousand kernel weight

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.

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Breakdown by crop

1000-kernel weight of maize 566 1000-kernel weight — soft wheat 557 1000-seed weight of sunflower 443 1000-kernel weight of barley 323 1000-seed weight — Soybean 207 1000-grain weight of peas 165 1000-kernel weight of maize 159 1000-kernel weight — oat 115 1000-kernel weight — durum wheat 113 1000-kernel weight of triticale 109 1000-seed weight of rapeseed 107 1000-grain weight — rye 65 1000-seed weight of rapeseed 63 1000-seed weight of common bean 62 1000-seed weight — flax 46 1000-grain weight of rice 38 1000-grain weight of sorghum 35 1000-kernel weight — faba bean 30 1000-kernel weight of chickpea 28 1000-kernel weight — small-seeded faba bean 21 1000-kernel weight — white mustard 17 1000-grain weight of buckwheat 16 1000-seed weight — narrow-leaved lupin 15 1000-seed weight — Cannabis sativa 15

Found in these crops

Bread wheat 674 Maize 616 Sunflower 451 Barley 441 Soybean 228 Pea 211 Maize 175 Oat 157 Triticale 154 Durum wheat 146 Rapeseed 133 Rye 86

Varieties that feature this in their description

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.

Onice

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Giampiero Vale^^^Elisabetta Lupotto

5 records

NS Primi

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

6 records

Oliver

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Lin 2000 SCA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

8 records

Odeta

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Selgen, a.s. Vyzkumne centrum SELTON, s.r.o.

7 records

NS Horizont

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

5 records

Nudura

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Syngenta Participations AG

4 records

NS Ilina

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Institute of field and vegetable crops - Novi Sad (SR)

4 records

NS H 8003

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SINISA JOCIC / SANDRA CVEJIC / JOCKOVIC MILAN / RADEKA ILIJA / SRETEN TERZIC

6 records

NS Sumo Sjaj

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

5 records

NS Rubin

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

5 records

Nawiko

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu

4 records

Nomade

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

CO.NA.SE. CONSORZIO NAZIONALE SEMENTI S.R.L.

5 records

Nazareno

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

REGAL SEMENTI SRL

5 records

Nexera 923

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Semenarna, SLO

5 records

Mythic

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Toft Plant Breeding APS

6 records

Mufasa

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS

5 records

Montale

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

CO.NA.SE SOC.COOP.AGR

5 records

Mister

Active

Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

6 records

Mv Aprod

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Zoltán Bedő^^^László Láng^^^Ottó Veisz^^^Gyula Vida^^^Ildikó Karsai^^^Mariann Rákszegi^^^Klára Mészáros

6 records

Mirabor

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

SAATZUCHT STEINACH GMBH and CO KG

6 records

Merkawa

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

6 records

Milewo

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

7 records

Marianna

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

EUROGEN SRL

4 records

Matusalem

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Syngenta Participations AG

5 records

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