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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.

H220912

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

H218911

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Betula pendula Roth · Silver birch

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Fides B.V.

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Fides B.V.

2 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp

2 records

Dokalsin

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.

2 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

M.G.T. Snoek Beheer B.V.

2 records

Duemplav

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Tobias Dümmen

2 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

2 records

H223904

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Fabiola

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

SEMILLAS FITO SAU

3 records

DLFJAM3

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

2 records

Salvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage

André de Gruyter B.V.

3 records

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Don Fiero

Application submitted

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

TIMOTHY JOHAN HERMAN HOOGKAMP

2 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

TIMOTHY JOHAN HERMAN HOOGKAMP

2 records

Dokalnol

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

ESM G052

Active

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Guerrero Maria Elena

2 records

FV2401

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

FV B.V.

2 records

Deliamira

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

2 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Bram Breugem

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

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