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.

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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

Bread wheat 674 Maize 616 Sunflower 451 Barley 441 Soybean 228 Pea 211 Maize 175 Oat 157 Triticale 154 Durum wheat 146 Rapeseed 133 Rye 86

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.

Elpida

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

HAO-DEMETER - Cereal Institute

3 records

Fama

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

4 records

Exquisit

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht

4 records

Eldija

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

4 records

Esperia

Protection expired

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Golden West Seed Co.

4 records

Ereica

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

F.LLI MENZO S.A.S.

3 records

Dumbrăvița

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

RUSSU FLORINCRISAN IOANATRITEAN NICOLAEKADAR ROZALIA

4 records

Enigma CLP

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)

3 records

Ellebi

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

BERTONE SEMENTI SPA

3 records

Ema DS

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

4 records

Eliksir

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Dimitar Genchev, Ivan Kiryakov

4 records

Electra

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

5 records

Ekas

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

4 records

Egle DS

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

4 records

Ekam

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Marco Signor

4 records

Doina

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kuchereyava Olena Emilievna, Hyske Ivan Mykolayovich, Buchchanu Mikhail Ivanovich,

4 records

Edula

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

NEBELUNG| Bruno Nebelung GmbH & Co. KG

3 records

Effecta

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Selgen, a.s. Vyzkumne centrum SELTON, s.r.o.

5 records

Drujba

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Atanas Mehandzhiev, Miho Mihov, Milka Stoyanova

4 records

Dobrudzhanets

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Valentin Georgiev, Tatyana Petrova, Iliya Iliev, Vanya Ivanova

4 records

DKF2120

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MONSANTO GIDA VE TARIM TICARET LTD SIRKETI

3 records

Deviz

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Vasylenko Antonina Oleksandrivna, Serdiuk Vira Ivanivna, Lutsenko Mykola Petrovych, Bezuhlyi Ihor Mykolaiovych, Bekarevych Alla Davydivna, Chekryhin Petro Mykheiovych,

5 records

Danube

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)

4 records

Didzis

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

APP Agroresursu un ekonomikas institūts

4 records

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