Variety traits

1000-kernel weight — fava bean

Vicia faba L. var. equina St.-Amans

The 1000-kernel weight (TKW) of fava bean (Vicia faba var. equina) is an indicator of seed plumpness and a key parameter for calculating seeding rates. For this group, values in the range of 500 to 1200 grams are typical.

In the reference 7 varieties crop Horse bean, where this is mentioned in the description.

For the fava bean variety equina, TKW serves as an indicator of grain filling quality, which is highly dependent on growing conditions, including moisture availability and temperature regime. High values indicate better seed plumpness, which provides a store of nutrients for seedling growth energy.

This trait is a heritable element of yield structure used in selecting varieties for specific agro-climatic conditions. Since the seeds of this crop are characterized by their large size, even minor fluctuations in the 1000-kernel weight require a recalculation of the seeding rate in kilograms per hectare to maintain the target plant stand density.

General information about the subject — on the page Thousand kernel weight.

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Varieties of Horse bean mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.