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. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht
Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Knosel Karl (DE)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
SAATBAU LINZ EGEN
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rustica
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Zea mays L. · Maize
Borysov, Viktor Halechko, Ivan
Zea mays L. · Maize
Monsanto Technology, USA
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Monsanto Technology LLC, US
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Monsanto Technology LLC, US
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
GRABOVETS ANATOLIJ IVANOVICh / FOMENKO MARINA ANATOL'EVNA / KOLTUNOVA VALENTINA ALEKSEEVNA / ANDRIENKO VENERA USENOVNA / ShEVChENKO NINA ALEKSANDROVNA / GRITSENKO VERA VLADIMIROVNA
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Otto Streng^^^Herbert Geißendörfer
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
KLEIM| Harald Kleim
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
HYBRITECH
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
JOHANNA BERGER ^^^JOSEF BERGER^^^Stephan Berger
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Sejet Planteforaedling I,S
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Caussade Semences SA (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Serasem, FR
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
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