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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.

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Jaranda

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

JUNTA EXTREMADURA (SIA)

ES
2 records

Ignacy

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Pomorsko Mazurska Hodowla Ziemniaka Sp.z o.o. z siedziba w Strzekecinie

PL
3 records

Imperius

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Furia Seed SRL

PT
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Ice Nina

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Ilusion

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Icemoon

Withdrawn

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Imperio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Ice Folk

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Ilektra

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

GREENCO SA

GR
3 records

Jardinor

Terminated

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Jackson

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa Spółka Akcyjna w upadłości likwidacyjnej \Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
3 records

Ice Ball

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Graines Voltz (FR)/Hollar Seeds (US)

FR
2 records

Ibero

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

Jairan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Ibai

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Participations AG

NL
4 records

Ithaca

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Hyway

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bejo Zaden B.V., De Groot en Slot B.V.

NL
4 records

Hyperion

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS

NL
2 records

Jabato

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Hornazo

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

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