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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.

Sources10

Breakdown by crop

Tomato Uniformity 81 Uniformity — White Cabbage 79 Barley grain uniformity 68 Carrot uniformity 51 Potato Uniformity 47 Uniformity — Cauliflower 45 Uniformity of lettuce 40 Pepper uniformity 38 Radish uniformity 31 Uniformity — Onion 30 Uniformity of cucumber 23 Sunflower uniformity 21 Uniformity — Onion 20 Uniformity — soft wheat 19 Uniformity — Broccoli 16 Triticale Uniformity 15 Watermelon Uniformity 14 Bean uniformity 14 Uniformity — Brussels sprout 13 Uniformity — Red Cabbage 12 Uniformity of zucchini 11 Uniformity — Leek 10 Uniformity of Chrysanthemum 10 Pea uniformity 10

Found in these crops

Tomato 944 Bell pepper 415 Lettuce 371 Cucumber 272 Potato 256 White cabbage 242 Melon 231 Carrot 215 Cauliflower 192 Field pumpkin 149 Maize 146 Common bean 146

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.

UG 1038

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

1 record

Astory

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ
1 record

Sassolyno

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

Arizona

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Tosca

Terminated

Gossypium L. · Cotton

1 record

Salviraspa

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

2 records

Aramis

Terminated

Tagetes L. · Marigold

SK
1 record

Aida

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

HU
1 record

TAVSAMBAS

Active

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

1 record

Achille

Application submitted

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

HU
1 record

RICHHAVEN

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

1 record

Amaher 611

Active

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

UA
1 record

AMAGER 'CARO'

Terminated

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

DK
1 record

SPADA

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

1 record

Radames

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

Solera

Active

Gossypium L. · Cotton

1 record

WEYMOUTH

Active

Vaccinium L. · Bilberry

1 record

Toplau

Terminated

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

1 record

WEIWA

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

1 record

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