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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.

Bifrie

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan, NL

FR
5 records

Barsweet

Protection expired

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Barenbrug Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

Azulan

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
6 records

Basilio

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan, NL

NL
7 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

CZ
4 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Uchneat Michael S.

PL
4 records

Barhelene

Terminated

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

DE
4 records

Bedena

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
7 records

Barbex

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Glandularia x hybrida (hort. ex Groenl. & Rümpler) G. L. Nesom & Pruski · Common Garden Verbena

Trees Scott C

PL
5 records

Baleron

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
5 records

Annalisa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SICA GROCEP

NL
8 records

Antigua

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Antanas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Amely

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Harris Moran Seed Co.

FR
6 records

Agena

Protection expired

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard

SVALOF AB

SE
6 records

Albanas

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
7 records

Acacia

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Holland-Select Research B.V.

NL
4 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Agsantis

Active

Ageratum houstonianum Mill. · Flossflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

PL
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
6 records

Aisha

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IPR B.V.

NL
7 records

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