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
VASILESCU LILIANABUDE ALEXANDRUPOPESCU CONSTANTA
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SELGEN A.S
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
Friedrich Longin
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
Agritec Plant Research SRO
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
CREA-Centro di Ricerca per la Cerealicoltura( CREA-CI-VC)
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Arnold Schori Agroscope
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Nickerson International Research S.N.C.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
Zea mays L. · Maize
Beigbeder Jean
Zea mays L. · Maize
R2N| R2n S.A.S. (Societe RAGT 2N)
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rainer Leipert
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
Zea mays L. · Maize
EURALIS SAATEN
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Zea mays L. · Maize
Eckhard Holzhausen