Variety traits
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.
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.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Saaten-Union
Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives
Vilmorin-Mikado Denmark
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
DE BOLSTER VOF
Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
BEJO ZADEN
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Paul Degreef
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Nunhems B.V.
Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover
FERTIPRADO
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
MONSANTO VEGETABLE IP MANAGEMENT B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
GSN Semences SAS (FR)