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
Gergely Gulyas
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
SELGEN A.S
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Saatzuchtbetrieb Hans Gahleitner
Avena nuda L. · Naked oat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Cervenka J/Cervenkova E/Stepanek J
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2n
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Secobra Saatzucht
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Sandrine LEGROS
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
ITTU GHEORGHESAULESCU NICOLAEITTU MARIANAMUSTATEA POMPILIUMARINCIU CRISTINA MIHAELASERBAN GABRIELA
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
PRO.SE.ME SRL
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Friedrich Longin
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
P.H.PETERSEN SAATZUCHT LUNDSGAARD
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Apsovsementi S.p.A., CREA-GB
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Boreal Plant Breeding
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Universitaet Hohenheim
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Szarvasi Medicago Kft., Szarvas
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.