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Variety traits

Uniformity

Uniformity is an indicator of the homogeneity of a seed lot or plants in a crop based on traits such as size, height, maturity date, and habitus. High uniformity ensures even emergence and yield stability, which is critical for variety assessment and product quality.

Mentioned in descriptions 10 270 varieties reference book.

In agronomy and seed production, seed uniformity defines their homogeneity in size, most often thickness, which influences sowing quality. Crop uniformity characterizes the homogeneity of the plant stand in terms of height, phenological stage timing, and general plant habitus, which is important for the efficiency of mechanical harvesting.

During laboratory seed analysis, the indicator is expressed as a percentage representing the sum of the two most representative adjacent fractions. In variety testing, plant uniformity is evaluated visually or through the coefficient of variation of morphological traits. The lower the coefficient of variation, the higher the level of variety uniformity is considered to be.

The level of this trait depends on both the genetic characteristics of the variety and environmental conditions, including agronomic practices and meteorological factors during the seed formation period. Material with a uniformity of at least 80% is considered standard, and values below this threshold require mandatory calibration of the lot before sowing.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

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.

Paronema

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nongwoo Bio, Korea

PL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR
3 records

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

TOZER SEEDS LTD

NL
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Parade

Active

Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Pantheon

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
3 records

Pavilion

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BLUE MOON FARMS

FR
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Petrus

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Paradox

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Teagasc Crops Research Department

IE
6 records

Panter

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish

JITKA HRUBESOVA, CZ

CZ
3 records

Orion

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

IT
4 records

Patriot

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

A L TOZER LTD

NL
3 records

Trigonella foenum-graecum L. · Fenugreek

Pecsi Sandor / Makai Sandor / Kajdi Ferenc

HU
4 records

Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage

TAKII JAPAN and CO. 180 UMEKOJI

NL
3 records

Ortigia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Pandie

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Parmeno

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Olympus

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

Plant Sciences Inc.

NL
4 records

Optima

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin, S.A.

FR
4 records

Ophely

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
5 records

Orbiter

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

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