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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.

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.

2 records

Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus

Koot Arjan

2 records

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip

van der Knaap Leonardus Johannus Maria|Naaldwijk, NL

2 records

Oenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

Erysimum L. · Wallflower

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Erysimum L. · Wallflower

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

EVIPO021

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.

2 records

Finula

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

2 records

DLOBU22

Active

Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv. · Sweet alyssum

Gavriel Danziger

3 records

DLFSHAD3

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Fides B.V.

2 records

Rudbeckia L. · Coneflower

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

DLFMARA1

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

2 records

Helleborus orientalis x Helleborus x ericsmithii

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea and Rudbeckia hirta

Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

DJAMGOL

Active

Jamesbrittenia breviflora (Schltr.) Hilliard x J. grandiflora (Galpin) Hilliard

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Helleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus

Josef Heuger

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

F4119

Application submitted

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Rolfe Nominees Pty Ltd

2 records

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

Barnhoorn Hippeastrum

2 records

Dinni

Active

Euphorbia milii Des Moul. · Crown of thorns

BOTZ PETER

2 records

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