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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.

Packout

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Paige

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Panama

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Gebr. Bakker Ens B.V.

NL
2 records

Pepteen

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Paul Ecke Ranch

DK
2 records

Palamos

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

P7718

Terminated

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

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

NL
2 records

Palace

Active

Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad

Clause Tezier, FR

FR
3 records

P18012

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
2 records

Ovata

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

SCEA PEPS (Pépinères Escande Programme Sélection)

FR
4 records

Owatonna

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Harris Moran Seed Co.

UA
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Penteo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Pastor

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Osman

Active

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

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

Omny

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

Sakata Seed Corporation

SK
2 records

Ovalie

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Olly

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Femix Seeds

NL
3 records

Party

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Ortal

Terminated

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

HAZERA (1939)

ES
2 records

Paradiso

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

IT
2 records

Orange Moon

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

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