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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.

Nati

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

1 record

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

1 record

Peixoto

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

1 record

Paragon

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

1 record

PS A5

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

1 record

Granit

Active

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

1 record

Premy

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

3 records

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

2 records

Pinter

Active

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

2 records

Pierrot

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Leaf Chicory Group) · Chicory

1 record

Macun

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

1 record

Pakinho

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

Izabell

Active

Gossypium L. · Cotton

2 records

FENZEM1

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

1 record

Europa

Terminated

Gossypium L. · Cotton

1 record

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