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.
Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
Semillas Certificadas Castells S.L.
Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Institut za povrtarstvo, S.Palanka
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
BARBIERU ANCUTA
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp
Hemp it ADN S.A.S.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
N. Mersinkov, Y. Dimova, P. Penchev, N. Lazarov, H. Gorastev
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA INGEGNERIA E TRASFORMAZIONI AGROALIMENTARI (CREA-IT-RM)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
BARBIERU ANCUTA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
FYTO-ANIMAL SERVICES A.E.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SANDRA CVEJIC / SINISA JOCIC / GORAN MALIDZA / DRAGANA MILADINOVIC / VLADIMIR MIKLIC / NENAD DUSANIC
Zea mays L. · Maize
MILISAV STOJAKOVIC / MILE IVANOVIC / BOJAN MITROVIC / DUSAN STANISAVLJEVIC
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
MURESANU EUGENREZI RALUCA
Zea mays L. · Maize
Purar Bozhana, Bekavats Horan, Mitrovich Boian, Stoiakovich Milislav, Ivanovich Mile,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad (RS)