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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.

Keroyal

Active

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

2 records

Kerlavanhaze

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

2 records

Little Prince

Active

Musa acuminata Colla · Banana

Salter Randolph|Raleigh, NC 27613-4532

2 records

LABZ0007

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Syngenta Participations AG

2 records

MAN217901

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

MBA B.V.

2 records

KLENI17155

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Katinka Wilde

2 records

Malahat

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food

5 records

Kronos

Active

Euphorbia milii Des Moul. · Crown of thorns

Thomsen Steen|Hjortebjerg, DK

2 records

Kortakmo

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Junior Bouquet

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

Lipstick

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Stefanus J. Slijkerman

2 records

Lucky Gold

Active

Teucrium x lucidrys Boom

Firma Lucassen Boomkwekerij V.O.F.

2 records

JFK44

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Vinson Peter Edward

3 records

Jelverpurp

Active

Glandularia canadensis (L.) Nutt.

Uebelhart Georg

2 records

Kiyo

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

3 records

Kimana

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Konesert

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria|Nieuwveen, NL

2 records

Lan Pursar

Withdrawn

Verbena L. · Vervain

Mitchell Hanes

2 records

LABZ0005

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

LAZPET1485

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Johannes Nebelmeir

2 records

Kolmdrip

Terminated

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

JAN DE JON

4 records

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