Tavascan
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.
IT
3 records
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.
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
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.
Syrena odes'ka
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
UA
4 records
Tasso
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Bauer GmbH & Co KG
DE
4 records
SY Dubaj
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Syngenta Participations AG
PL
4 records
SU Antje
TerminatedHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Eberhard Laubach
DE
4 records
Symfonia
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
PL
4 records
SY Heroo
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
DE
4 records
Stendal
TerminatedHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Stefan Streng^^^Katrin Dengler
DE
4 records
SU Hylord
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
ASUR Plant Breeding S.A.S
FR
5 records
SU Atletus
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Saaten-Union
PL
4 records
SM Elara
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
4 records
SM Bolid
ActiveLupinus albus L. · White lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
4 records
Smarald
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
VASILESCU LILIANAMIHAILESCU ALEXANDRINABUDE ALEXANDRUALIONTE ELIANA
RO
4 records
Spaths Albrubin
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Südwestdeutsche Saatzucht GmbH&Co.KG
DE
4 records
Simbol
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
VASILESCU LILIANABUDE ALEXANDRU
RO
4 records
SM Belter
ActiveLupinus albus L. · White lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
4 records
Sikorka
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
5 records
Samba
ActiveLupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
PL
6 records
Saint Ex
Protection expiredTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
FR
5 records
Roch
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
PL
6 records
Rizo
Protection expiredSinapis alba L. · White mustard
L Stroetmann Saat Gmbh & Co. KG
DE
4 records
Rubaszek
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
4 records
Rodica
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
STURZU RODICA
RO
4 records
Róna
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Fazekas Miklos / Lazanyi Janos
HU
5 records