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

Tomato plant height 533 Rose Bush Height 496 Pepper plant height 347 Plant height — strawberry 157 Chrysanthemum plant height 152 Zucchini plant height 146 Plant height — Hydrangea macrophylla 140 Potato plant height 120 Bean plant height 106 Plant Height — Pelargonium zonale 106 Lettuce plant height 106 Poinsettia Plant Height 98 Cucumber plant height 97 Calibrachoa plant height 97 Plant height — Cauliflower 89 Dahlia plant height 88 Petunia Plant Height 85 Plant height — New Guinea Impatiens 79 Blueberry Bush Height 69 Verbena plant height 68 Spinach plant height 62 Raspberry bush height 55 Plant height — Calluna vulgaris 54 Plant height of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 50

Found in these crops

Tomato 361 Bell pepper 326 Rose 252 Field pumpkin 173 Garden strawberry 158 Cucumber 130 Potato 129 Lettuce 122 Poinsettia 115 Common bean 108 Bigleaf hydrangea 105 Cauliflower 102

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.

MA7950

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Bio-Obtention (FR)

3 records

Marjory

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

HM.Clause S.A.S.

3 records

Martlet

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

T.J. Sobey (GB)

4 records

Lussac

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

VILMORIN, S.A.

2 records

Margrethe

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Litacz

Active

Rubus occidentalis L. · Black raspberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

4 records

Mamba

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale

TOZER SEEDS LTD

2 records

Lipsos

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NUNHEMS ZADEN B.V.

4 records

Markat

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

4 records

Lockheed

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

Loara

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

3 records

Lobilly

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.

2 records

Macaque

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Lety

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A

2 records

LIGHT SALMON AMERICANA

Protection expired

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS Inc. (USA) (US)

2 records

Lunaverde

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MARALDI SEMENTI S.r.l.

2 records

Leamioso

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Lores

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Lewis

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

Lebeche

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

2 records

Liniac

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

2 records

Lavaredo

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bayer Holland B.V.

2 records

Lubań

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

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

2 records

Lauleta

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

2 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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