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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.

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Noodelijk, Rob

3 records

Regpet

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

3 records

Regburg

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

3 records

PER7102

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

RUTH KOBAYASHI

3 records

PER510

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Kobayashi Ruth

4 records

Phw9z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PHENN

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PHH9H

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Rachel

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

Paso

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.|De Lier, NL

3 records

Piroska

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

JAN L. EVELEENS

3 records

PH7JB

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PHHJC

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PHF4R

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Philodendron verrucosum L. Mathieu ex Schott

van der Arend Rene P. A.

3 records

Ph18t0

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

3 records

Ph17cp

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Ph79a

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Poulpar048

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

PHAJE

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PKM01

Terminated

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Gartneriet PKM A/S

3 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Plantas de Navarra S.A.

4 records

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