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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.

Fausto ND

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Nunhems B.V.

NL
2 records

Focus

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

DLF Pickseed USA, Inc. and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

CZ
2 records

Facila

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Tezier SA (FR)/BIRD Sarl (FR)

FR
3 records

Fabiola

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Faladi

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Florenteen

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Eskimo

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Domaine Public (FR)

FR
2 records

Fabiana

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Panora s.p.a.

NL
2 records

Excellio

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Explorer

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Firmo

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Firamo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Ercomex

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
4 records

Filou

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Andre Blondeau Semences (FR)

FR
3 records

Fimel

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Filius

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

SMARTIES.BIO SRL SOC. AGR.

NL
2 records

Europick

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Euromira

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Innovation GmbH & Co. KG

DE
3 records

El Zar

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

DIAMOND SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Elvo

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Etincel

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

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