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Variety traits

Uniformity of zucchini

Cucurbita pepo L.

An agronomic and biological trait characterizing the homogeneity of the zucchini crop in terms of fruit size, shape, and color. High uniformity is critical for marketability and standardization in industrial processing.

In the reference 11 varieties crop Field pumpkin, where this is mentioned in the description.

To quantitatively assess zucchini uniformity, the coefficient of variation and the direct uniformity coefficient are used, with values in the range of 87–94% indicating high hybrid stability. Expert visual assessment is conducted during variety trials to determine fruit quality.

The trait is under genetic control and is an advantage of F1 heterotic hybrids created from homozygous lines. Despite the genetic potential, fruit uniformity can decrease under the influence of adverse weather conditions, which cause temperature or water stress in the plants.

General information about the subject — on the page Uniformity.

Sources8

Varieties of Field pumpkin 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.

Rika

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Sabaudio

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
3 records

Party

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Kyrios

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Fausto ND

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Esencia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Ice Ball

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Graines Voltz (FR)/Hollar Seeds (US)

FR
2 records

Gaia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Shorouq

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Kairoh

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)/Sakata Seed Sudamerica Ltd (BR)

FR
2 records

Koniac

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Olympos

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Piotta

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Pattymat

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Metis

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Cynder

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

FR
2 records

Kopana

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Aeolos

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS ITALIA S.P.A

PT
2 records

Eleonor

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Coleman

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Picasso

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

PL
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Delhixir

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records