Variety traits
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.
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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA INGEGNERIA E TRASFORMAZIONI AGROALIMENTARI (CREA-IT-RM)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Estonian University of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Saka Pflanzenzucht GmbH Co KG
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Pro-Veg Seeds Ltd. Unit N Peek House, Dales Manor Business Park
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ZERAIM GEDERA
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Nunhems B.V.
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Segers Select C.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Pieterpik B.V.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc (US)
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
BACIU ANCA-MIHAELAMIKE LUIZA
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Lesco Inc.
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Segers Select C.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Golden West Seed Co.
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
SPRINGBROOK NOMINEES P/L
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.