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.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Limagrain Europe, Saint Beauzire (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Europe, FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Joel Roucolle
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SIROSHTAN ANDRII, MURASHKO LIUDMYLA, VOLOHDINA HALYNA, ZAMLILA NINA, KOLOMIIETS LIDIIА, HUMENIUK OLEKSANDR, DERHACHOV OLEKSANDR, DEMYDOV OLEKSANDR, KOCHMARSKYI VALENTYN, KYRYLENKO VIRA
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Frederic Poujeaud
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Frederic Poujeaud
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Jocie Sinisa
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Burlov Viktor Vasylovych
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue