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.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN GENETICS GRANDES CULTURES S.A.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
VASILESCU LILIANABUDE ALEXANDRUPETCU ELENACIUCA MATILDA
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SELGEN A.S
Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. · Maize
CORN STATES INTERNATIONAL SARL
Zea mays L. · Maize
SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Avena sativa L. · Oat
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Burkhard Schinkel
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Hodowla Roslin Szelejewo sp.z.o.o.
Lupinus albus L. · White lupin
GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Avena sativa L. · Oat
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KWS Momont Recherche Sarl
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
KWS Momont Recherche Sarl
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
N. Mersinkov, N. Lazarov, S. Navushtanov, S. Mersinkova
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Centar za strna žita, Kragujevac
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
prof.Nina Nenova,prof.Galin Georgiev, prof.Valentina Encheva
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
V. Georgiev, S. Tsvetkov, T. Petrova, I. Iliev, V. Kiryakov
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
KISKUN Kutatóközpont Kft., Kiskunhalas