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

Tomato Uniformity 81 Uniformity — White Cabbage 79 Barley grain uniformity 68 Carrot uniformity 51 Potato Uniformity 47 Uniformity — Cauliflower 45 Uniformity of lettuce 40 Pepper uniformity 38 Radish uniformity 31 Uniformity — Onion 30 Uniformity of cucumber 23 Sunflower uniformity 21 Uniformity — Onion 20 Uniformity — soft wheat 19 Uniformity — Broccoli 16 Triticale Uniformity 15 Watermelon Uniformity 14 Bean uniformity 14 Uniformity — Brussels sprout 13 Uniformity — Red Cabbage 12 Uniformity of zucchini 11 Uniformity — Leek 10 Uniformity of Chrysanthemum 10 Pea uniformity 10

Found in these crops

Tomato 944 Bell pepper 415 Lettuce 371 Cucumber 272 Potato 256 White cabbage 242 Melon 231 Carrot 215 Cauliflower 192 Field pumpkin 149 Maize 146 Common bean 146

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.

Heathrow

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Gorbea

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NEIKER-INSTITUTO VASCO DE INVESTIGACIÓN Y DESARROLLO AGRARIO, S.A.

4 records

Gomax

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

3 records

Helios

Active

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

BEJO ZADEN

4 records

Greenfield

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Harris Moran Seed Company

3 records

Green Champ

Active

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

3 records

Grappelli

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

5 records

Gourmandine

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

4 records

Goleador

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

4 records

GK Helga

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Medovarszky Zoltan / Meszaros Geza / Bona Lajos

4 records

H2F4

Active

Paulownia Sieb. et Zucc. · Empress tree

WEGROW GERMANY GMBH

3 records

Gregorio

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

5 records

Grumira

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds, NL

3 records

Gigantico

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

United Genetics USA

3 records

Giolice

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

4 records

Grandice Res

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

4 records

Gregalus

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Gratka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

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

6 records

Giant Flesh

Active

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

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

3 records

Gradowi

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Utecht Angelika

3 records

Green Glory

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Nunhems Germany GmbH

4 records

Generosa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IPR B.V.

5 records

Gosia

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

3 records

Gardian

Protection expired

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)/Semunion Sarl (FR)

4 records

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