Variety traits
Zea mays L.
The 1000-kernel weight of maize is a quantitative measure of grain filling used to calculate seeding rates and estimate the biological potential of the future yield.
In the reference 566 varieties crop Maize, where this is mentioned in the description.
The value of this parameter in maize is determined by the genetic characteristics of the hybrid and growing conditions. Depending on maturity group, average values range from 250–300 g for early-maturing, 300–350 g for mid-maturing, and 350–400 g for late-maturing hybrids, although overall fluctuations can vary from 190 to 370 g.
Heavier maize seeds possess an increased nutrient reserve, which contributes to better germination energy, the development of a vigorous root system, and seedling survival. This parameter allows for shifting from weight-based to count-based calculations of sowing density, ensuring optimal plant population per hectare.
General information about the subject — on the page Thousand kernel weight.
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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
Zea mays L. · Maize
PAU SEMENCES| PAU Semences (Societe Anonyme)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Zea mays L. · Maize
Euralis Semences
Zea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
Zea mays L. · Maize
Gergely Gulyas
Zea mays L. · Maize
SEMILLAS FITO' S.A.
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
Monsanto Technology, USA
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
Zea mays L. · Maize
Beigbeder Jean
Zea mays L. · Maize
R2N| R2n S.A.S. (Societe RAGT 2N)
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rainer Leipert
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
Zea mays L. · Maize
EURALIS SAATEN
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Zea mays L. · Maize
Eckhard Holzhausen
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. · Maize
Maize Research Institute Zemun Polje
Zea mays L. · Maize
F.K. Roeber