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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

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
4 records

Rockita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records

Reperso

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

GIOVANNI VILLA

IT
5 records

Remala

Active

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

CZ
4 records

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL
4 records

Racoon

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Quenty

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
5 records

Quabon

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Pursuit

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
6 records

PS 64

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
6 records

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

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Qualitet

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds, NL

NL
4 records

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

Lebanon Seaboard Corporation

CZ
4 records

Quartz

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Holland-Select Research B.V.

NL
5 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Lowell Glen Bradford (US)

FR
7 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

CZ
4 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.(PLANASA)

ES
7 records

PHEGV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

UA
4 records

Pinokkio

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

ENZA ZADEN

NL
4 records

Ph26bk

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

UA
7 records

Penn A-4

Active

Agrostis stolonifera L. · Creeping bentgrass

TEE-2-GREEN CORP

IT
5 records

Penelope

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

NL
7 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.(PLANASA)

ES
6 records

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