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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.

Hiplet

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Silvester de Nooijer

NL
4 records

Hi Pace

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ROBERT SWINKELS

NL
5 records

Hilfort

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Hidalgo

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HM.CLAUSE

FR
4 records

Inkalim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Limgroup B.V.

NL
4 records

Hemera

Active

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

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Ildaria

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

R.D. & P.J. Mitchell

FR
3 records

Helenina

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
5 records

Hamlet

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Landbrugets Kartoffelfond, Foraedlst., DK-7184 Vandel

DK
5 records

Helsinki

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Harnaś

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

MHR SEEDS LIMITED

PL
5 records

Gvozd

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
6 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Hafid

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Nuria García

NL
4 records

Hyperion

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
6 records

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

TAKII EUROPE B V

PL
3 records

Gunda DS

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
4 records

Guadeloupe

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
5 records

Gucio

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Herkolim

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

Asparagus Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Grimsey

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

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