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.

Candido CL

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

LUGANO LEONARDO SRL

4 records

Calorius

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

4 records

Bozhin

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

M. Gramatikova, T. Stefanov, B. Dyulgerova, D. Valchev

4 records

Bourbon

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.

5 records

Bosphor

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Advanta Seeds UK Limited (GB)

4 records

Canaillou

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

4 records

Borbála

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Biomagker Kft., Cegléd

3 records

Bumerang

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

V. Georgiev, M. Atanasova, T. Petkova, I. Iliev, V. Ivanova

4 records

Bridão

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

INIAV - Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e Veterinaria.

4 records

Brio

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

BERTONE SEMENTI SPA

3 records

Bowie

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Lantmaennen ek foer

4 records

Bramante

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Sardo Piemontese Sementi Soc. Coop. Società Agricola

4 records

Blagovest

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

V. Georgiev, T. Petrova, I. Iliev, V. Ivanova

4 records

Bolyi 1117

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Bólyi Mezőgazdasági Termelő és Kereskedelmi Rt., Bóly

3 records

Borislav

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)

4 records

Bonfire

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

5 records

Biser

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Institut za povrtarstvo, Smederevka Palanka

5 records

Bilancia

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Apsovsementi S.p.A., CREA-GB

5 records

Blask

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

4 records

Belissa

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

4 records

Beleno

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Marco Signor

4 records

Berny

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

5 records

Bc Vigor

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

4 records

Bc Kalnik

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

4 records

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