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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.

Carmapur

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Dafyrre

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Dalina Genetics A/S

2 records

Zamioculcas zamiifolia (Lodd.) Engl. · ZZ plant

Ed Holding B.V.

2 records

Hibiscus moscheutos L. · Crimson-eyed rose mallow

Smith Mark A.|Fort Myers, FL, US

2 records

Cursnapa

Active

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip

Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp

2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

John K. Slaughter^^^Timothy J. Gerdts

3 records

DANCOP23

Application submitted

Sutera cordata Thunb. Kuntze · Bacopa

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch x Euphorbia cornastra (Dressler) Radcl.-Sm.

Koot Arjan

2 records

DALON9

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Helleborus x nigercors J. T. Wall

Josef Heuger

2 records

Portulaca oleracea L. · Common purslane

Tobias Dümmen

2 records

Helleborus niger L. · Christmas rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Dümmen Group B.V.

2 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike

2 records

Erysimum L. · Wallflower

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

2 records

Hylotelephium spectabile (Boreau) H. Ohba · Ice plant

Hubertus Gerardus Oudshoorn

2 records

BONPRI 1049

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

DLFEVID1

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

Skimmia japonica Thunb. · Japanese skimmia

HUBERTINA COX

2 records

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