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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.

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

NL
2 records

Lisanco

Active

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

DE
2 records

Lippe

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

NL
2 records

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

NL
2 records

Jitka

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
3 records

Kalestis

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Jazeel

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
3 records

K12448

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Jupiter

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

CZ
2 records

HALFORD

Active

hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica

ES
2 records

Gustar

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

HU
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Isola

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Jitka

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

CZ
2 records

Iris

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

HU
2 records

Korridor

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi

NL
2 records

Gemminni

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Lafayette

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Klement

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CZ
2 records

Kvintara

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

CZ
2 records

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