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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.

Monmeil

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

RenÚ MONTEUX-CAILLET (FR)

FR
5 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Arsene Maillard Laurence Maillard

FR
4 records

Montezuma

Terminated

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Naxos

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Dr. Werner Paulmann

DE
5 records

Niagara

Protection expired

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Lin 2000 SCA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
5 records

Mostra

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

PEPINIERES DU VALOIS SARL, FR

FR
6 records

Nectapi

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Arsene Maillard Laurence Maillard

FR
5 records

Mitica

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Morfeo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

N5le442

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT
5 records

Midway

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.

NL
5 records

Minoprio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

NL
4 records

Moon Gem

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NUNHEMS

ES
5 records

Montealto

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Milos

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Miliari

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Pop Vriend Research B.V.

NL
4 records

MONGREB

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)

FR
3 records

Melito

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

ROCALBA, S.A.

ES
3 records

Miranda

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

ROCALBA, S.A.

ES
4 records

Minnueto

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

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