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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.

Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale

A L TOZER LTD

3 records

Bkponhl

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

NIELS ARTS

3 records

C14-771

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Scalzo Jessica,Olmstead James W.

3 records

Cruiser

Active

Coriandrum sativum L. · Coriander

N/A, CN Seeds

3 records

DAHZ0014

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Barhugo

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Emilio Cano

3 records

CIVRH621

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Michelangelo Leis^^^Alessio Martinelli

4 records

Helleborus niger L. · Christmas rose

Josef Heuger

3 records

BKPBERP

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

3 records

AZAARE03

Active

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

Kwekerij Arends Paterswolde B.V.

3 records

Awaroa

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Horticulture and Food Research Institute of New Zealand Ltd

6 records

BKPONRR

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

3 records

Chardonnay

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Slaughter John K.,Gerdts Timothy J.

4 records

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Talmadge Paul A.|Guadalupe, CA, US

3 records

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kievit Christa

3 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

MARIO GUILLEN

3 records

hybrids between Gasteria Duval and Haworthiopsis G. D. Rowley

van Langen Gerard

3 records

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

PAN AMERICAN SEED CO

3 records

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Poul Graff

4 records

Barak

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Sara Slotzky^^^Nir Dai^^^Zecharia Tanami

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

PHUONG NGUYEN

3 records

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

3 records

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