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
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Apsovsementi S.p.A., CREA-GB
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
AGRAR SEMILLAS, S.A.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Saatzucht Streng-Engelen GmbH & Co. KG^^^Pflanzenzucht SaKa GmbH & Co. KG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
SAATZUCHT STRENG-ENGELEN GMBH&CO. KG
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Galina Mihova, Nikolay Tsenov, Tatyana Petrova, Vanya Ivanova, Sonya Doneva, Diyana Yordanova, Yordanka Stanoeva, Hristo Stoyanov, Bilyana Ivanova, Tsvetelina Gerdzhikova
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Pierre GARRAUD
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
IRTA/FITO
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
IRTA/FITO
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
MURESANU EUGEN
Zea mays L. · Maize
Monsanto Technology, USA
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.