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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.

Clorinda

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SVS HOLLAND BV , NL

NL
5 records

Clery

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Martinelli Alessio, Castagnoli Gianfranco, Leis Michelangelo,

UA
4 records

Charsano

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

Rijk Zwaan, NL

NL
4 records

Chronos

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

FR
4 records

Celio

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM.CLAUSE

FR
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan, NL

FR
6 records

Capoeira

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

VILMORIN, VILMORIN

FR
5 records

Celaya

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan, NL

NL
7 records

Carlton

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

DLF SEEDS A/S

SK
5 records

Charles

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NAPOLEONSWEG 152

NL
4 records

Buratti

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan, NL

NL
6 records

Ceresa

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

NUNZA B.V.

NL
6 records

Cervello

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Burney

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Bejo Zaden, NL

NL
5 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SIPRE - Station de création variétale du Comité Nord

NL
6 records

Bobal

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Botiola

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Betanto

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NUNZA B.V.

NL
5 records

Bruma

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Belami

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Station de Recherche du ComitÚ Nord

NL
7 records

Bohemia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Vesa Velhartice a.s.

CZ
5 records

Bojko

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

HODOWLA ROSLIN SMOLICE SP.ZOO

PL
6 records

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