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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.

Lo863

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

BIANCHI PROF. ANGELO

IT
1 record

KXC0381

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

IT
1 record

KWS Beaudor

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

BE
1 record

Kws Caballero

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

IT
1 record

Kupava

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mel`nyk Taras Vitaliiovych, Moskalenko Volodymyr Fedorovych, Mel`nyk Vitalii IAkovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Varlamova Iryna Mykolaivna, Zhukov Mykhailo Pylypovych, Prylypskyi Mykola Ivanovych, Normov Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Chebotar`ov Maksym Mykolaiovych, Ohnianyk Liudmyla Hryhorivna, Suprunov Anatolii Ivanovych, Lavrenchuk Mykola Fedorovych, Shats`ka Ol`ha

UA
1 record

Zea mays L. · Maize

Potapov Oleksandr Petrovych, Hrydn`ov Eduard Petrovych, Zhukov Mykhailo Pylypovych, Ohnianyk Liudmyla Hryhorivna, Mashnenkov Oleksandr Semenovych, Prylyps`kyi Mykola Ivanovych, Luk"ianenko Nataliia Hryhorivna, Normov Oleksandr Ivanovych, Suprunov Anatolii

UA
1 record

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mima Ilchovska, Valya Bachiyska

BG
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

V. Valkova, N. Petrovska

BG
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Savchuk Liudmyla Fedorivna, Matseiko Ivan Ivanovych, Hopchak Tetiana Mykolaivna, Sen Oleksandr Vitaliiovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Sytnychenko Vira Petrivna, Perevertun Larysa Ivanivna, Hodz` Mykola Vasyl`ovych, Zaika Stanislav Polikarpovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ovsiannikova Nataliia Stanislavivna, Ponurenko Serhii Hennadiiovych, Sikalova Olena Valentynivna, Chernobai Larysa Mykolaivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kobuta Oleksii Volodymyrovych, Kovalenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Kostiuchenko Mariia Volodymyrivna,

UA
1 record

Hesper 257 SV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Klimova Oksana IEvhenivna, Shevchenko Serhii Oleksandrovych, Solodushko Vira Pylypivna, Maniatina Liudmyla Oleksandrivna, Teslia Tetiana Vasylivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Kuprichenkova Tetiana Hryhorivna, Aldoshyn Anatolii Vasylovych, Bielikov IEv

UA
2 records

GW3021

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Golden West Research Ltd (BG)

BG
1 record

Faiett

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kanibolodskyi, Oleksandr Dziubetskyi, Borys Cherchel, Vladyslav Bernatskyi, Maksym Abelmasov, Oleksii Bodenko, Natalia Haidash, Oleksandr Nehoda, Tetiana Korobko, IUliia

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Brahin Oleksandr Mykolaiovych, Melnyk Ivan Ivanovych,

UA
2 records

EQ3575

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
1 record

EQ3811

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
1 record

EQ3472

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

IT
1 record

Donor M

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ruban Viktoriia Serhiivna, Yukhymovych Olena Romanivna, Haidash Oleksandr Leonidovych, Husak IUliia Viktorivna, Bodenko Natalyia Anatoliivna, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Halechko Ivan Dmytrovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych,

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lazariev IEvhenii Valeriiovych, Denysiuk Kateryna Viktorivna, Kyrpa Mykola IAkovych, Olkhovyk Maksym Stanislavovych, Korobko IUliia Anatolivna, Khimich Marharyta Olehivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUri

UA
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Khromenko Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kalinchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

DN Drah

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Khimich Marharyta Olehivna, Plotka Vitalii Vitaliiovych, Motrenko Volodymyr Ivanovych, Olizko Oleksii Petrovych, Bondar Tetiana Mykolaivna, Abelmasov Oleksii Viktorovych, Ilchenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiov

UA
2 records

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