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
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc. (USA)
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Klod Tabel
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Zea mays L. · Maize
Lebediuc Gheorghe Victor, Partas Eugenia Condrat, Mistret Silvia Ion, Guzun Lucia Zahar, Vanicovici Nicolai Gheorghe, Maticiuc Vasile Gheorghe,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ivan Brkic, Anthony Jambrovic,
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
Selgen a.s., CZ
Zea mays L. · Maize
LEIPERT RAINER
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE, DE
Zea mays L. · Maize
IVANOVICh MILE / STOYaKOVICh MILISAV / JOTSKOVICh BORHE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS Seeds,FR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MAS Seeds,FR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE, DE
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Caussade Semences SA (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS Seeds, F
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rainer Leipert
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rainer Leipert
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MAS Seeds,FR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Maisadour Semences, FR