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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.

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Buckley

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Allium porrum L. · Leek

TOZER SEEDS LTD

PL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bursa Tohumculuk Ziraat ve Ticaret A.S. (TR)

BG
3 records

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

SAKATA UK LTD

NL
4 records

Camaro

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Pop Vriend Research B.V.

NL
4 records

Briot

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Cartago

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Bouchard

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Cercas

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Borneo

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.

ES
6 records

Bonsagan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Bucur

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PATRU Nicolae, RO

RO
3 records

Bolita

Active

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

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Carmania

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Calarasi

Active

Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Burbon

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

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

PL
4 records

Bolognia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

United Genetics, I

PT
3 records

Calioso

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Bonsanna

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Old Fargie Potato Breeding Company

IE
5 records

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