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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.

Santoku

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

HORTAG SEED CO.

PL
2 records

Sara

Active

Fragaria x vescana Rud. Bauer & A. Bauer

Trajkovski, Karin

SE
3 records

Vitis L. · Grapevine

GUIDO CIPRIANI / ENRICO PETERLUNGER / GABRIELE DI GASPERO / MICHELE MORGANTE / SIMONE DIEGO CASTELLARIN / RAFFAELE TESTOLIN

HU
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Sanford

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

KWS VEGETABLES B.V.

NL
4 records

Saladoro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

VANDERLEI VARISI

NL
2 records

Ryton

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
2 records

Saitama

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

TOKITA Sementi Italia srl

IT
2 records

Sahara

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

BRETAGNE PLANTS INNOVATION S.A.S.

NL
4 records

Safari

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

PL
2 records

Rustico

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Rufeno

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

BIOGYA S.R.L.

CZ
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL

IT
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Association Fruits Oublies (FR)

FR
2 records

Romidoro

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

SAFOR

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

IVIA

ES
3 records

Rocasol

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Riesling

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Riva

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Reyadur

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Dechko Dechev

BG
3 records

Regio

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ESASEM SPA

IT
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

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