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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.

Darcy

Active

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

DIAMOND SEEDS SL

HU
3 records

Claque

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Colbiana

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Cobelius

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Curling

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

BEJO ZADEN

NL
4 records

Chester

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

KWEEK-EN RESEARCHBEDRIJF AGRICO B.V.

NL
6 records

Cherola

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Challis

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CRITES-MOSCOW GROWERS INC.

NL
3 records

Cindita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Crucible

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

THOMPSON and MORGAN

CZ
3 records

Cristal

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Maillard Arsene|Elne, FR / Maillard Laurence|Elne, FR

FR
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta UK Ltd

NL
6 records

Catriona

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

CR1706

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

NL
3 records

Ciccior

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

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

TOZER SEEDS LTD

NL
3 records

Cassia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Combino

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan, NL

NL
3 records

Comanche

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Carma

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZKI, H

HU
3 records

Carmono

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Gianpaolo Grassi

IT
3 records

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