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Variety traits

Plant height

Plant height is a key varietal trait that determines lodging resistance, suitability for mechanical harvesting, and potential yield. This indicator is genetically determined but manifests depending on environmental conditions and agronomic practices.

Mentioned in descriptions 20 560 varieties reference book.

Plant or bush height is a varietal parameter manifested as the physical size of the stem from the soil surface to its apex or the point of inflorescence attachment. In practice, this trait determines the resistance of crops to lodging under the influence of wind and precipitation, and also dictates technological cultivation requirements, such as the need for trellising, pruning, or the use of specific planting patterns.

Plant height depends on the genetic characteristics of the variety; however, it varies significantly under the influence of external factors, including soil fertility, nitrogen application rates, plant density, as well as weather conditions and the presence of stressors such as diseases and pests. Intensive short-stature varieties often possess a higher harvest index, which positively affects crop productivity.

Evaluation of height is conducted within the framework of variety trials according to regulated methodologies by measuring with a ruler during strictly defined crop development phases, for example, during heading, flowering, or before harvest. When analyzing varieties, consideration is given not only to the mean value in centimeters but also to the stability of the trait across different years, expressed through a coefficient of variation, which indicates the degree of genotype influence on plant development.

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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.

Trujillo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Traiano

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.

IT
2 records

UG 15908

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Twist

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

Top Semence (FR)

FR
3 records

Tomicia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Usambara

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
3 records

Trix

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.

IT
2 records

Tina

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Titan

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

NORTH AMERICAN PLANT BREEDERS

DK
3 records

Tirsuli

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
2 records

Tiziano

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Trajano

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Trabuco

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ALEJANDRO MARTIN CARA

ES
2 records

Tiepolo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Ticino

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Tesla

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM Clause SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Thor

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Vilmorin-Mikado Denmark

PL
2 records

Terenzio

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Tektonik

Active

Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. · Hard fescue

RAGT 2n, FR

FR
2 records

Tendor

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
2 records

TIMOFEI

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

Tofanchuk Valentyn Nykolaevych

UA
4 records

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