Variety traits

Thousand kernel weight

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.

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Breakdown by crop

1000-kernel weight of maize 566 1000-kernel weight — soft wheat 557 1000-seed weight of sunflower 443 1000-kernel weight of barley 323 1000-seed weight — Soybean 207 1000-grain weight of peas 165 1000-kernel weight of maize 159 1000-kernel weight — oat 115 1000-kernel weight — durum wheat 113 1000-kernel weight of triticale 109 1000-seed weight of rapeseed 107 1000-grain weight — rye 65 1000-seed weight of rapeseed 63 1000-seed weight of common bean 62 1000-seed weight — flax 46 1000-grain weight of rice 38 1000-grain weight of sorghum 35 1000-kernel weight — faba bean 30 1000-kernel weight of chickpea 28 1000-kernel weight — small-seeded faba bean 21 1000-kernel weight — white mustard 17 1000-grain weight of buckwheat 16 1000-seed weight — narrow-leaved lupin 15 1000-seed weight — Cannabis sativa 15

Found in these crops

Bread wheat 674 Maize 616 Sunflower 451 Barley 441 Soybean 228 Pea 211 Maize 175 Oat 157 Triticale 154 Durum wheat 146 Rapeseed 133 Rye 86

Varieties that feature this in their description

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.

Capriati

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.

3 records

Festus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

4 records

BC Mistika

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

4 records

Ampara

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.

4 records

Bc Trenk

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

4 records

Ambre

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

GIE Linea Semences de lin (FR)

3 records

BC Gospodar

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

4 records

AG Vatrena

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agrigenetics d.o.o. (HR)

4 records

Bc 6315

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

4 records

Pihl

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

3 records

Alagir

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.

4 records

Aac Montainview

Active

Onobrychis viciifolia Scop. · Common sainfoin

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food (CA)

3 records

Zetae

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

VENTUROLI SEMENTI S.R.L.

4 records

Zernoslav

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

OOO NAUCHNO-PROIZVODSTVENNAYA KOMMERCHESKAYA FIRMA «SELEKTA»

4 records

Zvelt

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

ITTU GHEORGHESAULESCU NICOLAEITTU MARIANAMUSTATEA POMPILIUMARINCIU CRISTINA MIHAELASERBAN GABRIELA

4 records

Yason

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Petrenkova Vira Pavlivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuz`myshyna Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

5 records

Zaraza

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

ITTU GHEORGHESAULESCU NICOLAEITTU MARIANAMUSTATEA POMPILIUMARINCIU CRISTINA MIHAELASERBAN GABRIELA

4 records

Zlatko

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

4 records

Yunona

Active

Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. · Brown mustard

Hadz Petro Ivanovych, Kutsela Tetiana Myroslavivna, Kutsela Oksana IAroslavivna, Matviichuk Viktor Semenvych, Mazur Valerii Oleksandrovych, Kozak Tetiana Ivanivna,

5 records

Virgiai

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

4 records

WPB Enya

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

WIERSUM PLANTBREEDING

4 records

Vinagrosa

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

AGROSA SEMILLAS SELECTAS, S.A.

4 records

Wang

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

BERTONE SEMENTI SPA

3 records

VNIIMK 620

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Sorochyns`ka Mariia Anatoliivna, Halkin Fedir Mykhailovych,

4 records

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