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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.

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

CZ
2 records

Medalist

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Maxima

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Ivora

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

NL
2 records

Ivanca

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Imona

Terminated

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

SK
3 records

Imola

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

NL
2 records

Korino

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

CZ
2 records

Maločrn

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

SI
3 records

Marabu

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

NL
2 records

Lota

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

CZ
4 records

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
2 records

Haydn

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Macun

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Leaf Chicory Group) · Chicory

DE
2 records

Kati

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

HU
2 records

Kingstown

Terminated

Agrostis canina L. · Velvet bent

NL
2 records

Lupino

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Legan

Active

Arrhenatherum elatius (L.) P. Beauv. ex J. Presl & C. Pres · False oat-grass

SK
3 records

Keira

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

HU
2 records

Jussi

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

FI
3 records

Lovett

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Laurin

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish

DE
2 records

Jovial

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO
2 records

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