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Variety traits

Uniformity of cucumber

Cucumis sativus L.

A complex indicator of cucumber quality that assesses the uniformity of fruit shape, size, and tuberculation degree, as well as the synchronicity of plant growth and fruiting rates.

In the reference 23 varieties crop Cucumber, where this is mentioned in the description.

For cucumber, uniformity is considered as the compliance of marketable fruits with unified standards, where a high degree of this trait implies the absence of deformations, such as pear-shaped or 'carrot' shapes, curvatures, and constrictions. This indicator is critically important for industrial packaging, retail sale, and the suitability of produce for whole-fruit canning.

A decrease in fruit uniformity is often an indicator of stressful cultivation conditions. For instance, potassium deficiency triggers the formation of a pear shape, nitrogen deficiency leads to a tapering tip, and temperature fluctuations combined with improper irrigation regimes cause curvatures or the appearance of 'hourglass' constrictions.

In variety trials, uniformity is assessed through the commercial classification of produce by groups and visual scoring by experts. The uniformity of plant development at the plot or greenhouse level directly affects management efficiency, allowing for the application of standardized nutrition and irrigation strategies for the entire crop.

General information about the subject — on the page Uniformity.

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Varieties of Cucumber 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.

Marlen

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ
2 records

Jazeel

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
3 records

Saxes

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Marlene

Withdrawn

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Dutch American Plantbreeders Corp.

PL
1 record

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Lim Sang Hwa

UA
2 records

AKILES

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ZAYIN TECHNOLOGY S.L.

ES
1 record

Arktik

Withdrawn

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Multi Tohum San. Tic. A.S.

NL
2 records

Mila F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Hari Besels

UA
1 record

Aladyn F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bartkovska Zofiia, Drozhdzhevska Krystyna, Lakovska-Ryk El`zhbeta, Dorukhovski Rokh,

UA
2 records

ALBERO

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

IBEROSEEDS COMPAÑIA IBERICA DE SEMILLAS, S.L.

ES
1 record

SALITRE

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

IBEROSEEDS COMPAÑIA IBERICA DE SEMILLAS, S.L.

ES
1 record

Nourya

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
1 record

Avir

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
1 record

CABAÑAS

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
1 record

Marilisa

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
1 record

Lyvas

Withdrawn

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Graines Voltz (FR)

FR
1 record

Vertina F1

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Paul Degreef

UA
2 records

Toska

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
1 record

Fermer F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Krylov Oleh Mykolaiovych, Borysov Oleksandr Volodymyrovych,

UA
1 record

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Havrysh Serhii Fedorovych, Dubinin Serhii Volodymyrovych,

UA
2 records

BARLOVENTO

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

IBEROSEEDS COMPAÑIA IBERICA DE SEMILLAS, S.L.

ES
1 record

MOSCU

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
1 record