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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
ROBERT TAUCHER
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Dow AgroSciences GmbH, DE
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
Sunagro Ukraine LLC (UKR)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
D J Van der Have BV (NL)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Monsanto Technology LLC, US
Zea mays L. · Maize
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
KADIR HAN TEKCAN
Zea mays L. · Maize
Gorceacov Vadim Andrei, Garbur Ivan Vasile, Bejenari Iacov Vasile, Partas Eugenia Condrat, Gutanu Constantin Gheorghe, Micu Vasile Efim, Rotaru Alexandru Ion, Ciobanu Valentin Gheorghe, Stirbu Valentin Ion, Frunze Ion Ion, Frunze Nina Stefan, Pritula Grig
Zea mays L. · Maize
SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.
Zea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2n
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Zoldesegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet RT (HU)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Caussade Semences SA (FR)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
PLANT SELECT, spol. s r.o. (CZ)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
R 2n (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta participation AG
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Purar Bozhana, Nastasich Aleksandra, Stanislavlievich Dushan, Stoiakovich Milislav, Ivanovich Mile,
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad (RS)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Lantmännen SW Seed
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEMENCES NICKERSON S.A.
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
SELGEN A.S