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
OOO NAUCHNO-PROIZVODSTVENNAYA KOMMERCHESKAYA FIRMA «SELEKTA»
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
Cirad-Ca (FR)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
ASUR Plant Breeding S.A.S
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
ITTU GHEORGHESAULESCU NICOLAEITTU MARIANAMUSTATEA POMPILIU
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Gabonakutató Nonprofit Közhasznú Kft, Szeged
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Strube D&S GMBH
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Centar za strna žita, Kragujevac
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
APP Agroresursu un ekonomikas institūts
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
MALIANI GENETICA SRL UNIPERSONALE
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SELGEN A.S
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas
Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ragt, F
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
I. Govedarov, A. Dimov, P. Stankova, K. Kolev, M. Mangova, D. Koleva
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2n, FR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rotaru Igor Tudor, Rotaru Vitalie Tudor, Rotaru Tudor Grigore,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
VRANCEANU ALEXANDRU VIORELCRAICIU DAN SORINSOARE GABRIELAVOINESCU GHEORGHEPACUREANU JOITA MARIA
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Avena sativa L. · Oat
RAGT 2N S.A.S