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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.

OHMADSAVI

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

PHELS02

Active

Philodendron bipinnatifidum Schott ex Endl. · Lacy tree philodendron

Elstgeest Youngplants V.O.F.

3 records

Oregon Snowflake

Active

Ribes sanguineum Pursh · Red-flower currant

Mara Wynne Friddle^^^Ryan N. Contreras

2 records

PacPX15505

Active

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Martin Geibel

2 records

OHMADPORM

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

PEQZ0004

Active

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Syngenta Flowers LLC

2 records

Petlibluve

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Theodorus Cornelis Maria Van Kleinwee

2 records

Minilight

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

CHRISTA HOFMANN

2 records

Moulin Rouge

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cleangro Ltd

2 records

MONARD0039

Active

Monarda didyma L. · Bee balm

Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat

2 records

Panda

Active

Fargesia murielae (Gamble) T.P.Yi · Umbrella bamboo

Bent Olsen

2 records

OHMADSANT

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Andrew Bernuetz

3 records

Moclame

Active

Ficus microcarpa L. f.

Vinkaplant B.V.

2 records

PEQZ0028

Active

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Syngenta Participations AG

2 records

PEQZ0020

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Minpitto

Active

Pittosporum tenuifolium Gaertn. · Kohuhu

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

MINBEL252

Active

Echinacea purpurea x Echinacea tennesseensis

Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat

2 records

MINRUGO1E

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Mora

Active

Tillandsia leiboldiana Schltdl.

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

2 records

MINACARA1

Active

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Noecseven

Active

Echinacea angustifolia x Echinacea purpurea

van Noort Marco

2 records

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