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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

RO UA
7 records

Spectral

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

IT SK UA
6 records

Toskano

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS, D

RO SK
6 records

Sudoku

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Dr P. G. Goertz

HU LT
5 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

IT UA
6 records

Piatov

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, Missouri US

HU SK UA
5 records

MAS 15T

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT UA
4 records

Matteo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Robert Taukher

SK UA
6 records

MAS 59K

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS Seeds, F

IT UA
5 records

MAS 36 N

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RO UA
5 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

UA
7 records

MAS 16B

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

UA
7 records

LG31365

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

IT SK UA
5 records

Fisixx

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

R2n SAS

PT UA
5 records

DKC4685

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT IT UA
5 records

Ademio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Olivier Vimont

BG HU UA
5 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pierre CAROLO

SK UA
5 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Participations,CH

IT SK
6 records

Aston

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS Seeds, F

IT UA
5 records

Silvaner

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Maisadour Semences, F

RO UA
5 records

Amando

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SAATBAU LINZ EGEN

SK UA
5 records

Adevey

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Olivier Vimont

PT SK UA
7 records

ZETA 105

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

ZEAINVENT TRNAVA

SK UA
5 records

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