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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

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.

Raindrop

Active

Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex hort. Veitch) Brummitt · Nerve plant

Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.

2 records

QD-36

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Poul Graff

2 records

Pink Harmony

Active

Erica x darleyensis Bean · Darley heath

Kurt Kramer

2 records

Poulpar136

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

PKMTAK1

Terminated

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Gert K. Jensen

2 records

PKMH01

Terminated

Campanula x haylodgensis hort

Gartneriet PKM A/S

2 records

Raspena

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

POULPAL081

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Poulpal024

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Reese

Terminated

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Knud Jepsen A/S

2 records

QD-94

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Poul Graff

2 records

Perpetuo

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Pierre Bennerup

3 records

Poulpal089

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

PTG18

Active

Pittosporum Banks et Soland. ex Gaertn. · Pittosporum

John Stanley Ritchie, Kathleen Anne Ritchie

2 records

Raspberry Summer

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Janet N. Egger

2 records

PROQUEST D5

Active

Dianella prunina x Dianella revoluta

Protected Plant Promotions Australia Pty. Ltd., Floraquest Pty. Ltd.

2 records

PENDAZ

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Penhow Nurseries

2 records

Poulnap008

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

PHALOCASYL

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus van Swieten

2 records

Plablack 1401

Active

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Plantas de Navarra S.A.

3 records

Poulty027

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

PHALEQEF

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

NICOLAAS ARNOLDUS MARIA VAN ROSMALEN

2 records

Pink Puppy

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Boeket Handelmaatschappij B.V.

2 records

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