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1000-kernel weight of maize

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group)

A key indicator of maize grain size and plumpness, used for calculating seeding rates and forecasting yield. It depends on the genetic potential of the hybrid and the conditions during the grain-filling period.

In the reference 159 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.

The 1000-kernel weight in maize is determined by the genetic characteristics of the maturity group and growing conditions. Early-maturing hybrids typically have values of 250–300 g, mid-maturing hybrids 300–350 g, and late-maturing or large-seeded hybrids 350–400 g. Under experimental conditions, the range of values can vary from 200–210 g to 400 g.

This indicator is critical for the precise calculation of seeding rates when converting from weight units to the number of viable seeds per hectare. A high 1000-kernel weight indicates a sufficient supply of nutrients in the endosperm, which contributes to improved field emergence and initial plant development vigor. This trait is negatively affected by moisture deficit and extreme temperatures above 35°C during the grain-filling phase, which can reduce the weight by 15–25%.

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

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Varieties of Maize 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.

P9127

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

FR
2 records

P2105

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

ES
2 records

MAS 159A

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

MAS Seeds Service Fournisseurs

NL
2 records

MAS 45M

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Maisadour Semences, FR

FR
2 records

MAS 38D

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Maisadour Semences, FR

FR
2 records

MAS 39T

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Maisadour Semences, FR

FR
2 records

MAS 25F

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Maisadour Semences, FR

FR
2 records

LG3285 DUO

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

FR
2 records

LG30325

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Europe, FR

HR
2 records

LG31270

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Europe, FR

FR
2 records

LG30315

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Europe SA (FR)

HR
2 records

LG3315

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Lamore KWS

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS SAAT SE, DE

FR
2 records

Kolibris

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

HR
2 records

Jodie

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

HR
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

FR
2 records

G 4524

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

FUNK SEED

ES
2 records

Florino

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

PL
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Euralis Semences FR

FR
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

PL
2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

GRIBINCEA, Vladimir, MD / CIOBANU, Valentin, MD / GUŢANU, Constantin, MD / MICU, Alexandru, MD / LEBEDIUC, Gheorghi, MD / PARTAS, Evghenia, MD / MISTREŢ, Silvia, MD / SPÎNU, Angela, MD / SPÎNU, Alexei, MD / ROTARI, Eugeniu, MD

2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

CIOBANU, Valentin, MD / GRIBINCEA, Vladimir, MD / PARTAS, Evghenia, MD / MATICIUC, Vasile, MD / MICU, Vasile, MD / MICU, Alexandru, MD / GUŢANU, Constantin, MD / LEBEDIUC, Gheorghi, MD / MISTREŢ, Silvia, MD / SPÎNU, Angela, MD

2 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

MUSTEAŢA, Simion, MD / BOROZAN, Pantelimon, MD / PÎRVAN, Pintilie, MD / RUSU, Ghenadie, MD / MATICIUC, Vasile, MD / MISTREŢ, Silvia, MD / SPÎNU, Valentina, MD / LEBEDIUC, Gheorghe, MD

2 records