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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.

Elegante

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

BRETAGNE PLANTS INNOVATION S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Euclide

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Blumen Group, I

HU
2 records

Egnathia

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

F.LLI ZAGARIA SEMENTI

IT
2 records

Estoque

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

ES
2 records

Eddus

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Dunastar

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

P H SMEENGE

NL
3 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

TOKITA Sementi Italia srl

IT
2 records

Esencia

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

Estella

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Esmmayor

Active

Hypericum androsaemum L. · Tutsan

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL

NL
2 records

Ercole

Active

Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus

CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA PER L'ORTICOLTURA (CREA-OF-PON)

IT
2 records

Dres

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Harris Moran Seed Company (USA) (US)

FR
2 records

Duster

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Enol

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Drako

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

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

PL
2 records

Ermis

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Erica

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Ercolino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Emilie

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Novartis Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Ercina

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Emerald Isle

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

ES
2 records

Dolly

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Jan Draaistra

UA
3 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
2 records

Dualrow

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

ES
2 records

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