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.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Fazekas Miklos / Farkas Bela / Csemy Tibor / Lesna, Lydia / Zalabay Gyula / Bartalos Menyhert / Fueloep Peter
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Ivaylo Popov, Todor Kertikov, Daniela Kertikova
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
GSN Semences SAS (FR)
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Todorka Savova
Arachis hypogaea L. · Peanut
Dr. Balla Zoltán, Tiszakürt
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
S. Tsvetkov, K. Tsvetkov, I. Iliev, T. Petrova, I. Panayotov
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Lars A Gradin
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Kärntner Saatbau reg.Gen.m.b.H.
Zea mays L. · Maize
DZYuBETSKIJ BORIS VLADIMIROVICh / ChERChEL' VLADISLAV YuR'EVICh / ANTONYuK SERGEJ PETROVICh / OLIZ'KO ALEKSEJ PETROVICh
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
GDM ARGENTINA S.A
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
W VON BORRIES-ECKENDORF GMBH & CO. KOMMANDITGESELLSCHAFT
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Istropol Solary a.s., Horné Myto SK
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
V. Jorion & Fils S.A.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
RUSSU FLORINCRISAN IOANAKADAR ROZALIATRITEAN NICOLAEFILIP MANUELA
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Dr. Nikolay Kuptsov c/o Scientific-production firm "Lupin" / Dr. Peter Roemer in Fa. GHG Saaten GmbH
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Krakowska Hodowla, PL
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Piszkerne Fueloep Eva / Nemeth Gyulane / Deak Janosne / Fodorne Jelics Henrietta
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
GIE Linea Semences de lin (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)