A key breeding and economic indicator characterizing the plumpness and density of Triticum durum caryopses, used for calculating seeding rates and evaluating productivity.
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varieties
crop Durum wheat,
where this is mentioned in the description.
For durum wheat, values of this indicator range from 22–30 g for small grains to 55–60 g for very large ones. Precise parameters are determined by the genetic potential of the variety and grain-filling conditions; in drought conditions, the 1000-kernel weight decreases significantly due to incomplete caryopsis development.
The indicator is critical for calculating seeding rates, allowing the conversion from weight-based rates to quantitative ones to optimize crop stand density. In breeding, a high 1000-kernel weight in durum wheat serves as an indicator of endosperm plumpness and the variety's adaptability to stress factors.
Varieties of Durum wheat mentioned in the description
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