Variety traits

1000-kernel weight of maize

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.

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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.

ES Inberrou

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mr. Zhan-Liuk Madeuf

3 records

DB Lada

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RUP «NAUCHNO - PRAKTICHESKIJ CZENTR NAN BELARUSI PO ZEMLEDELIYU» RUP «POLESSKIJ INSTITUT RASTENIEVODSTVA» GU "INSTITUT ZERNOVYX KULTUR NACZIONALNOJ AKADEMII AGRARNYX NAUK UKRAINY" CHASTNOE SELSKOXOZYAJSTVENNOE PREDPRIYATIE AGROFIRMA "UROZHAJ"

4 records

Cordesso

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

3 records

Avocato

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

3 records

AS 33007

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

3 records

LH360

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

3 records

PR39M20

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

5 records

LG30285

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

AT SK

3 records

RGT Sonixxo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

3 records

KWS Kefieros YG

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

RGT Volraxx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

Limit

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

MOREAU SAATZUCHT| Freiherr von Moreau Saatzucht GmbH

2 records

Ardenno

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Pablik

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Osadchyi Serhii Stepanovych, Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kalinchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Tereshcuk Serhii Mykolaiovych, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

3 records