Variety traits
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.
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.
Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage
Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
hybrids between Prunus davidiana and Prunus persica
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon