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.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Elmar A. Weissmann
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nedelcho Mersinkov, Dragomir Valchev
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Sonets` Viktor Andriiovych, Pylypchenko Andrii Vasylovych, Tymchenko Viktor Naumovych, Marc Ham, Andre Letourneau, Alain Letourneau,
Triticum monococcum L. · Einkorn wheat
Laura Gazza^^^Norberto Pogna^^^Pierino Cacciatori
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
Cirad-Ca Paris (FR)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
G. Mihova, S. Tsvetkov, I. Iliev, T. Petkova, V. Ivanova, S. Doneva, I. Ivanova, D. Yordanova, A. Ivanova
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
G. Mihova, S. Tsvetkov, I. Iliev, T. Petkova, V. Ivanova, S. Doneva, I. Ivanova, D. Yordanova, A. Ivanova
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
E.R.S.A. Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
Edith von Bourscheidt
Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
Mehmet Fatih Olgun
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Dimitar Genchev, Ivan Kiryakov
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Micheal Thomas
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Pauk Janos / Papp Maria / Beke Bela / Lantos Csaba / Cseuz Laszlo / Ovari Judit / Pugris Tamas
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Matuz Janos / Kertesz Zoltanne / Kertesz Zoltan / Banhidy Judit / Csoesz Laszlone / Beke Bela / Cseuz Laszlo / Mesterhazy Akos / Acs Peterne / Falusi Janos / Petroczi Istvan / Papp Maria
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Pauk Janos / Cseuz Laszlo / Lantos Csaba / Papp Maria / Beke Bela / Ovari Judit / Pugris Tamas
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Pauk Janos / Cseuz Laszlo / Lantos Csaba / Papp Maria / Beke Bela / Ovari Judit / Pugris Tamas
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
BERTONE SEMENTI SPA