Leokadia
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
5 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.
Lavinia F
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
BARBIERU ANCUTA
RO
4 records
Liza
ActivePhacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia
Lajtamag Kft., Mosonudvar
HU
3 records
Kurt
Protection expiredAvena sativa L. · Oat
BERTHOLD BAUER
DE
4 records
Kazek
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
5 records
Kamrat
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
4 records
Kamir PV
ActiveOryza sativa L. · Rice
HPR S.R.L.
IT
4 records
Kiradur
TerminatedTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
SAATZUCHT DONAU GES.M.B.H. & COKG
AT
3 records
Kefieros
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
IT
4 records
Kashmir
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Syngenta Participations AG
DE
4 records
Jantar
ActiveLinum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
SEMPRA PRAHA a.s. (CZ)/AGRITEC, výzkum, šlechtění a služby, s.r.o. (CZ)
CZ
4 records
Horyzo
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
PL
4 records
Harnaś
ActiveAvena sativa L. · Oat
MHR SEEDS LIMITED
PL
5 records
Guimas
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.
GR
3 records
Hyno Quinta
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
DuPont de Nemours Hybrinova (FR)
FR
4 records
Gulden
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
5 records
Grandera
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
Volmary Ltd
DE
4 records
Giewont
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
PL
5 records
GL Ronja
ActivePanicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
AT
3 records
Gravesa 81
ActiveVicia sativa L. · Common vetch
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.
ES
4 records
GK. Othalom
Protection expiredTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
HU
5 records
GK Trivita
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged
HU
4 records
Fusilou
ActiveTriticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
FR
5 records
GK Arena
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Mihaly Robert / Bona Lajos / Palagyi Andras / Cseuz Laszlo / Fonad Peter / Ban Andrasne
HU
4 records