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

Tomato Uniformity 81 Uniformity — White Cabbage 79 Barley grain uniformity 68 Carrot uniformity 51 Potato Uniformity 47 Uniformity — Cauliflower 45 Uniformity of lettuce 40 Pepper uniformity 38 Radish uniformity 31 Uniformity — Onion 30 Uniformity of cucumber 23 Sunflower uniformity 21 Uniformity — Onion 20 Uniformity — soft wheat 19 Uniformity — Broccoli 16 Triticale Uniformity 15 Watermelon Uniformity 14 Bean uniformity 14 Uniformity — Brussels sprout 13 Uniformity — Red Cabbage 12 Uniformity of zucchini 11 Uniformity — Leek 10 Uniformity of Chrysanthemum 10 Pea uniformity 10

Found in these crops

Tomato 944 Bell pepper 415 Lettuce 371 Cucumber 272 Potato 256 White cabbage 242 Melon 231 Carrot 215 Cauliflower 192 Field pumpkin 149 Maize 146 Common bean 146

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.

Neyla

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

2 records

Mygliorito

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

2 records

MS LB 512

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

2 records

Plano

Withdrawn

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Montano

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Pifort

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Nunhems B.V.

3 records

Masami

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Petrian

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Margot

Active

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

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

2 records

P1441Y

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

3 records

Nirvana

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

ISI SEMENTI SPA

2 records

Induran

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Ice Cartago

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Kivila

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Khorum

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Nunhems B.V., Laboratoire ASL S.N.C.

4 records

Green Stellar

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

TAKII EUROPE B V

2 records

Jadviga

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

2 records

Fioreza

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Galdent

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hort Seed Mediterrani S.L

2 records

Matga

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS

2 records

Furioza

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Ice Metal

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

3 records

Emily

Active

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

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

2 records

Maike

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Maia Raudseping 80%, Valve Jaagus 20%

3 records

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Variety traits

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Lodging 50 198
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