Variety traits
Test weight is a measure of the bulk density of grain, expressed in grams per liter, which characterizes grain plumpness, maturity, and the potential yield of finished products.
Mentioned in descriptions 2 319 varieties reference book.
Test weight is a key physical quality indicator reflecting the degree of kernel plumpness, the presence of endosperm, and the volume of seed coats. High test weight values indicate good grain filling and maturity, whereas shriveled or damaged grain has low density.
This parameter depends on the genetic traits of the variety, growing conditions, moisture content, and the degree of foreign matter in the grain mass. During variety trials, this indicator is evaluated as a physical characteristic that helps determine the stability of grain plumpness for a specific variety under various conditions.
Test weight is assessed using a grain scale (purka), where grain is poured into a standard volume measure under conditions that eliminate subjective influence on packing density. When selecting a variety, agronomists look for indicators that demonstrate consistently high plumpness, which directly affects the grade, market value, and processing suitability of the harvest.
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Overseas Corporation/ Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., USA
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SAULESCU NICOLAEITTU GHEORGHEMUSTATEA POMPILIUCIURA AURELITTU MARIANAPETCU ELENA
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI / SYNGENTA FRANCE S.A.S.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
SAS Lemaire-Deffontaines
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Apsovsementi, I
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Secale cereale L. · Rye
KWS Lochow
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH Saatzucht Langenstein
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
Saatzucht Gleisdorf GmbH (AT)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Zymohliad Oleksii Viktorovych, Solonechnyi Pavlo Mykolaiovych, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vasko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Selgen a.s., CZ
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
UO «GRODNENSKIJ GOSUDARSTVENNYJ AGRARNYJ UNIVERSITET»
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Serasem, FR
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Lochow-Petkus GmbH (DE)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Syngenta Participations,CH
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta Participations AG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Wiersum Plantbreeding B.V.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Saaten Union Romania, RO
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Jockovic Bojan, Jevtic Radivoje, Mladenov Novica,
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A