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Variety traits

Test weight

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.

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Varieties that feature this in their description

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.

Annette

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

SEMUNDO SAATZUCHT GMBH

IT
1 record

Almaznyi

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Nesterova Natalia Hryhorivna, Molodchenkova Olha Olehivna, Babaiants Olha Vadymivna, Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Kozlov Viktor Volodymyrovych, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych, Albul Anatolii Oleksiiovych, Palamarchuk Anatolii Ivanovych,

UA
4 records

Aidas

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas

LT
1 record

VALDAI

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

LV
1 record

Odeskyi 302

Application submitted

Sorghum Moench · Sorghum

UA
1 record

Eridano

Active

Triticum L. · Wheat

IT
1 record

Eliana Pl

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RO
1 record

Gemini

Active

Triticum L. · Wheat

IT
1 record

Breno

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

SK
1 record

ALBRIGHT

Withdrawn

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DK
1 record

ALBERTE

Withdrawn

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DK
1 record

Alessia

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CZ
1 record

Alamo

Protection expired

Secale cereale L. · Rye

CZ
2 records

P9590

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

P1477W

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

1 record

Convoitise

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

1 record

Jakub

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

1 record

Laurette

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

1 record

Torridon

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat

CZ
1 record

Zoluska

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HU
1 record

Veles

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SK
1 record

STMARA

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

LV
1 record

Turi

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

UA
2 records

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