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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.

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

BG SK UA
8 records

P00199

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

AT HU IT UA
7 records

Norico

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

ROBERT TAUCHER

DE SK UA
7 records

Mikado

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS, D

IT RO SI
8 records

Fidoxxi

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2n

PT RO UA
6 records

ES Sigma

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

DE UA
7 records

MAS 371D

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS Seeds, F

HU IT UA
8 records

MAS 36A

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT RO SI UA
8 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stephane Melkior

IT UA
8 records

Eduardo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

LT SK UA
7 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

P'ier Karolo

DE IT UA
6 records

DKC5206

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

AT HU UA
9 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Yves BIOULAC

IT UA
8 records

Cuneo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SEMILLAS FITÓ S.A

IT SK UA
6 records

Casandro

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

TAUCHER ROBERT

DE UA
6 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

RO SK UA
8 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

LT UA
7 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Philippe Moreau

IT PT UA
7 records

Makayla

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT LT
5 records

Volraxx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "Korteva Ahrisaiens Ukraina"

IT SK UA
6 records

Splendis

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rustica Prograin Genetique

AT DE IT
8 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

SeedGenetic GmbH

DE IT UA
6 records

Makedo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

LT UA
6 records

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