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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

Found in these crops

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.

Garho

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Hamdide

Active

Dianthus plumarius L. · Garden pink

Keith R.W. Hammett

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Sauvé-Guittet S.A.S.

2 records

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Lodd.) Engl. · ZZ plant

Kwekerij harold Heemskerk B.V

2 records

Jacseboy

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Zary Keith W.|Agoura Hills, CA, US

2 records

JSROHO

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Spruyt Select CommV

2 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Swartz Harry Jan / Fiola Joseph A. / Stiles Herbert D. / Smith Brian R.

3 records

Ligustrum ovalifolium Hassk.

Josa Selecties B.V.

2 records

Astilbe chinensis (Maxim.) Franch. & Sav. · Chinese astilbe

van der Meer Hans

2 records

Harfloorshow

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD

2 records

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

G4Y0002

Active

Hoya carnosa (L. f.) R. Br. · honeyplant

Mussche Erik

2 records

Jambo

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

2 records

Nemesia strumosa x Nemesia fruticans

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

FSBIDBER

Active

Bidens triplinervia Kunth

NISHIKAWA KOICHIRO

2 records

Begonia L. · Begonia

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Hofmann Birgit

3 records

Jacifeve

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

JACKSON and PERKINS WHOLESALE INC

2 records

H223902

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

H218914

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Fardao

Application submitted

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Flevo Berry Holding B.V.

2 records

Verbena L. · Vervain

Silvia Hofmann^^^Birgit Hofmann

2 records

Intrigue

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

VILMORIN-MIKADO USA

2 records

Guitiza

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Maurice Guittet

2 records

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