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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.

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Rodiax

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Rionilo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Rhianna

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Roc

Terminated

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

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Rika

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Robena

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

HILD KARL UND WALTER| Karl und Walter Hild

DE
3 records

Robello

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Rubistar

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Ricosol

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

RICALATE

Active

Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange

M.PITARCH/IVIA/INIA

ES
3 records

Riva

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Rhino

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
5 records

Rhiana

Active

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

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Ridcovert

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Limagrain UK

FR
2 records

Rodri

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Retrox

Active

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

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Regulator

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Respecta

Active

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

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Regent

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Rivolo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Renora

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Romeos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Nunhems B.V.

NL
2 records

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