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.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co.KG
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Patrice Jeanson
Trifolium squarrosum L.
Sta Agricola Fratelli D'Eugenio di D'Eugenio Claudia & C.SAS (IT)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Secobra Saatzucht
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.
Zea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Limagrain Europe, FR
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
Limagrain Europe, FR
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
OSEVA vývoj a výzkum s.r.o. (CZ)/SELGEN, a.s. (CZ)/SEMPRA PRAHA a.s. (CZ)/Národní centrum zemědělského a potravinářského výzkumu, v. v. i. (CZ)/Agritec Plant Research s.r.o. (CZ)
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht
Avena sativa L. · Oat
INAKTIV KWS LOCHOW GMBH Herrn Dr. Erhard Ebmeyer