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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.

Skyhigh

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

De Bolster B.V.

NL
5 records

Sopelek

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

TORSEED - Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa S.A.

PL
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Sigfrid

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Solerex

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Shorouq

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Sirius

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Sirio

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CORA SEEDS S.R.L

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Sibelus

Protection expired

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

Novartis Seeds AG (CH)

FR
2 records

Socueto

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

INIA-ITACYL

ES
2 records

Shintosa

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

Paul Degreef

UA
2 records

Shyva

Withdrawn

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
2 records

Skyson

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Shans

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

OOO 'AGROFIRMA 'SEDEK'

UA
2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

NL
3 records

Sheraton

Active

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Serrata

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Sirio

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Smeraldo

Withdrawn

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Sidonia

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

SF2003

Terminated

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

DOUGLASS W. KING CO.

ES
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta participation AG

IT
2 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

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