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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.

Attika

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Cora Seeds SRL, I

HU
2 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

DK
2 records

Amela

Active

Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roem. · Pacific serviceberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (The National Institute of Horticultural Research)

PL
2 records

Amneris

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH

FR
2 records

Annico

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Atakama

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Aragon

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Asgrow France SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Aston

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

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

PL
2 records

Amaiary

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Ascea

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Alvalade

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Amavisca

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Alouette

Active

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

Graines Voltz S.A.

FR
3 records

Arpón

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ALEJANDRO MARTIN CARA

ES
3 records

Allurion

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

Gourmet C.V.

NL
3 records

Anisia

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

VINATORU COSTEL

RO
3 records

Alicum

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Amalion

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems Netherlands B.V.

NL
3 records

Arizo

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
2 records

Arisona

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Ariane

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
2 records

Alexis

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEBREW UNI/HAZERA

ES
2 records

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

HAO-DEMETER Cotton and Industrial Crops Institute

GR
2 records

Argaman

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
3 records

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