Variety traits

Uniformity — Opium Poppy

Papaver somniferum L.

An indicator of the genetic homogeneity of a variety, reflecting the synchronicity of plant development and the identity of their morphological traits, which is critical for mechanized harvesting.

In the reference 6 varieties crop Opium poppy, where this is mentioned in the description.

When evaluating an opium poppy variety, uniformity is determined by a complex of morphological and biological characteristics, including leaf shape and color, flower color, capsule shape and size, as well as plant height and the timing of developmental stages. The assessment is conducted under field conditions based on comparisons with reference standard varieties in accordance with international testing methodologies.

A high degree of uniformity is necessary to ensure production efficiency, as the crop is extremely sensitive to heterogeneity in height and maturation timing. A lack of synchronicity in development leads to significant seed losses during combine harvesting and negatively affects the quality of commercial produce, making it difficult to comply with established raw material quality standards.

General information about the subject — on the page Uniformity.

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Varieties of Opium poppy mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.