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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.

Sarah

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Knud Jepsen

3 records

Spadalu

Active

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

van der Knaap Leonardus Johannus Maria

3 records

Sougold

Active

Dianella ensifolia (L.) DC. · Umbrella-dracaena

South Darryl J.

3 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

NIELS ARTS

3 records

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Yomo Yasunori|Kawasaki, JP / Ishihara Takuro|Youkaichi, JP

3 records

Seiren

Active

Hybrids between Ranunculus asiaticus L. and Ranunculus cortusifolius Willd.

Shuichi Kusano

3 records

SAXZ0016

Active

Saxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage

Syngenta Participations AG

4 records

SAXZ0009

Active

Saxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Ruirowho

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

H.C.A De Groot

3 records

Samish

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CRITES-MOSCOW GROWERS INC.

4 records

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Zipperer, III John O.

3 records

Rosestar

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Siegfried Klemm

3 records

Gypsophila muralis L. · annual gypsophila

Sakata Ornamentals Europe A/S

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Q103

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Poul Graff

3 records

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

3 records

Osteospermum L. · Osteospermum

Sakata Ornamentals Europe A/S

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

H.C.A De Groot

3 records

RUDBR159

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Nova Perenne B.V.

3 records

PHJ8R

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PHDPP

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

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