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.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS SEEDS
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Filip Zhiuv
Zea mays L. · Maize
Maisadour Semences, F
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
V. Jorion & Fils S.A.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
ROTARU VITALIJ FEDOROVICh / ROTARU IGOR' FEDOROVICh / ROTARU TUDOR GRIGOR'EVICh
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SINISA JOCIC / SANDRA CVEJIC / GORAN MALIDZA / DRAGANA MILADINOVIC / VLADIMIR MIKLIC / NENAD DUSANIC
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dusanic Nenad, Miklic Vladimir, Miladinovic Dragana, Malidza Goran, Tsveich Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
KUZNETSOVA GALINA NIKOLAEVNA / POLYaKOVA RAISA SERGEEVNA / LOShKOMOJNIKOV IVAN ANATOL'EVICh / GORLOVA LYuDMILA ANATOL'EVNA / TRUBINA VIKTORIYa SERGEEVNA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Ragt, F
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Saaten-Union
Secale cereale L. · Rye
WILDE PEER
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta UK Ltd
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Saaten-Union
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordsaat Saatzuchtgesellschaft mbH
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SCHINKEL BURKHARD
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
VRDOLJAK GUSTAVO OMAR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordsaat Saatzuchtgesellschaft m.b.H. (DE)
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Saatzucht Lochow-Petkus (DE)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
NUNHEMS| Nunhems B.V.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Saatzucht Donau, A
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS LOCHOW GMBH, DE
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS LOCHOW GMBH, DE