Galicia
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
ABED FONDEN
DK
5 records
Variety traits
Thousand kernel weight
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.
Breakdown by crop
1000-kernel weight of maize
566
1000-kernel weight — soft wheat
557
1000-seed weight of sunflower
443
1000-kernel weight of barley
323
1000-seed weight — Soybean
207
1000-grain weight of peas
165
1000-kernel weight of maize
159
1000-kernel weight — oat
115
1000-kernel weight — durum wheat
113
1000-kernel weight of triticale
109
1000-seed weight of rapeseed
107
1000-grain weight — rye
65
1000-seed weight of rapeseed
63
1000-seed weight of common bean
62
1000-seed weight — flax
46
1000-grain weight of rice
38
1000-grain weight of sorghum
35
1000-kernel weight — faba bean
30
1000-kernel weight of chickpea
28
1000-kernel weight — small-seeded faba bean
21
1000-kernel weight — white mustard
17
1000-grain weight of buckwheat
16
1000-seed weight — narrow-leaved lupin
15
1000-seed weight — Cannabis sativa
15
Found in these crops
Varieties that feature this in their description
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.
Gintaras
ActiveCarum carvi L. · Caraway
Vytauto Didiojo universiteto Žemės ūkio akademija
LT
3 records
Forvard
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kryvosheieva Olena Vatslavivna, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,
UA
5 records
Formula PV
ActiveOryza sativa L. · Rice
LUGANO LEONARDO SRL
IT
4 records
Format
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
FILIPPOV EVGENIJ GRIGOR'EVICh / DONTSOVA ALEKSANDRA ALEKSANDROVNA / DONTSOV DMITRIJ PETROVICh / TERNOVAYa ELENA ALEKSANDROVNA / DOROShENKO E'DUARD SERGEEVICh / SARYChEVA NINA IVANOVNA / DOROShENKO EKATERINA SERGEEVNA / SKVORTSOVA YuLIYa GENNAD'EVNA / OVSY
SK
4 records
Galeb
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Institut za povrtarstvo, S.Palanka
SI
5 records
Fernando
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
DE
3 records
Gadish
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Meidan, Udi
ES
3 records
Felicia
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Pernilla Vallenback
SE
4 records
FDL Ascendent
Activex Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
ITTU GHEORGHESAULESCU NICOLAEITTU MARIANAMUSTATEA POMPILIUMARINCIU CRISTINA MIHAELASERBAN GABRIELA
RO
4 records
Ficko
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Poljopri. Inst. Osijek (HR)
SI
3 records
Estivalia
ActiveFestuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
SEMILLAS BATLLE
PT
3 records
FS71529
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syngenta Participations AG
UA
4 records
Estica
ActiveCannabis sativa L. · Hemp
Globe Seeds B.V.
EE
4 records
Foudre
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
FR
4 records
Essekerka
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
HR
4 records
Feliciano KWS
ActiveBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS France (FR)
FR
4 records
ES Minotor
TerminatedGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Euralis Semences FR
FR
3 records
Flavia
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LESIGNE| Philipp Lesigne
DE
4 records
ES Inberrou
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Mr. Zhan-Liuk Madeuf
UA
3 records
FDL Columna
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SAULESCU NICOLAEITTU GHEORGHEMUSTATEA POMPILIUITTU MARIANAMARINCIU CRISTINA MIHAELASERBAN GABRIELAMANDEA VASILECIUCA MATILDA
RO
4 records
Eryka
ActivePhaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
3 records
Facette
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
FR
4 records
Farmer
ActiveHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
PL
4 records