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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.

Felisa

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ROCALBA, S.A.

ES
4 records

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
5 records

Eslora

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Miguel Angel Caballero

NL
5 records

Erebus

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Escazu

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V , NL

NL
3 records

Fanion

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Serasem, FR

FR
3 records

Emerald

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

Tom G. Kurupas Farming

FR
4 records

Farelia

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Éclat

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

BRETAGNE PLANTS INNOVATION S.A.S.

NL
5 records

Emilie

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMO a.s

CZ
3 records

El Capoeira

Application submitted

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Extremo

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Extranet

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Excavo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
5 records

Elinor

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Danespo A/S

DK
4 records

Eurogold

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak, Johan A.|5955 Halls Ferry Rd., Independence, OR 97351

NL
3 records

Estelar

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Escota

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Escape

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Esmore

Active

Aster L. · Aster

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL

NL
3 records

Earlion

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Esmall

Active

Aster L. · Aster

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL

NL
3 records

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