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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.

Lulumex

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Angelika Utecht

2 records

Korromalu

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Meipojona

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Meillland Alain A.|Antibes, FR

2 records

Minmil

Active

Euonymus japonicus Thunb. · Japanese spindle

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Mayon

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.|De Lier, NL

2 records

MINFIGFOR

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

Jean-Yves Forest

2 records

Marlowe

Active

Sansevieria bracteata Baker

Villegas Marvin Gonzalez

2 records

MI01764

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Microflor N.V.

2 records

Marionnet 505

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Marionnet SAS

2 records

Kolmarfo

Active

Cotinus coggygria Scop. · European smoketree

Peter Rudolf Kolster

3 records

KLEVP15620

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

2 records

Koncasmile

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

2 records

Kolmpigi

Active

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

Floribreed V.O.F.

2 records

KLEI01028

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Nils Klemm

2 records

KLEDP16188

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

KLECA16377

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER

2 records

KLECA14275

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER

2 records

Kitotoya

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Kinagena

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Luisa

Terminated

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Helmut und Thomas Hiedl GbR

2 records

Little Lady

Active

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Klemens Keysers

2 records

KORONE006

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

2 records

Lan Bluwhit

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Mitchell Hanes

2 records

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