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.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Národné Polnohospodárske a Potravinárske Centrum (NPPC)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Claude-Alain Bétrix
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
INIAV - Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e Veterinaria.
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SAULESCU NICOLAEITTU GHEORGHEMUSTATEA POMPILIUITTU MARIANAGIURA AUREL
Avena nuda L. · Naked oat
Národné Polnohospodárske a Potravinárske Centrum (NPPC)
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. · Brown mustard
OSEVA PRO s.r.o., CZ
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Reine Koppel 70% / Anne Ingver 15% / Bulat Islamov 10% / Merlin Haljak 5%
Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp
POPA LORENA-DIANABUBURUZ ALEXANDRA-ANDREEA
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
IONESCU NICULINA
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordic Seed A/S
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
NORDIC SEED
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
ITTU GHEORGHESAULESCU NICOLAEITTU MARIANAMUSTATEA POMPILIU
Lupinus albus L. · White lupin
SIMIONIUC DANUT-PETRU
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.