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.

Meloso 33

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

2 records

Melgic

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)

2 records

Mexicana

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Mako power

Terminated

Allium porrum L. · Leek

ROGER MAES

2 records

Metis

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Margay

Active

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

HAZERA SEEDS BV

2 records

Melville

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Melodia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM Clause SA (FR)

3 records

Manuel Antonio

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

JOAO JACINTO PEREIRA DA SILVA

2 records

Manoline

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

Vilmorin-Mikado

2 records

Malbec

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Madalyon

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

2 records

Makedon

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Majorka

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

3 records

Maira

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ANIELLO ANTONIO CUTOLO FILHO / ROMULO FUJITO KOBORI_

2 records

Medici

Active

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

CN SEEDS

5 records

Maias

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

Majka

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

3 records

Mecenas

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DLF Beet Seed APS

2 records

Mako bello

Terminated

Allium porrum L. · Leek

ROGER MAES

2 records

Maestro F1

Application submitted

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Vilmorin & Cie

4 records

Magneto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

3 records

Macizo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

2 records

Matisse

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

KWS VEGETABLES B.V.

2 records

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.