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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.

ARGUDELL

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
3 records

Ardito

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne x Cucurbita moschata Duchesne

HU
2 records

Arcano

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Bajana

Active

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

EE
3 records

Aramis

Active

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

NL
2 records

Anish

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

NL
2 records

Anina

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

CZ
2 records

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

CZ
2 records

Auriva

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

DE
2 records

Aurelius

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO
2 records

Aston

Active

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

CZ
2 records

6800R

Active

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

NL
3 records

Atsuko

Active

Brassica rapa L. subsp. pekinensis (Lour.) Hanelt · Napa cabbage

DE
2 records

Amabile

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

DE
2 records

Samantha

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

2 records

Alizar

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Arkwright

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Argenta

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

NL
2 records

Amphion

Active

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

NL
2 records

Andorine

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

FR
6 records

Amorina

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
2 records

Alexsia

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Alar

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
3 records

Venus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

2 records

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