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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.

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

DE
1 record

Sofiia

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

UA
1 record

Snowdon

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

NL
1 record

Sabla

Withdrawn

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
1 record

Ruzol

Active

Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Rchb. · Rutabaga

CZ
1 record

Rumina

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RO
1 record

Simbol

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

UA
2 records

Revenge AF

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Pózna

Active

Armoracia rusticana P. Gaertn. et al. · Horseradish

HU
1 record

Reem

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

SG 123

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
1 record

Roccoma F1

Application submitted

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

UA
1 record

Pioner F1

Application submitted

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

UA
1 record

Samantha

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Sabolcsky

Terminated

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

SK
1 record

Safír

Protection expired

Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice

SK
1 record

Patten

Protection expired

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

LT
1 record

Regina Rossa

Application submitted

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

IT
1 record

Rudy

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
1 record

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