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.

Bandera

Active

Helenium autumnale L. · Common sneezeweed

Holtmaat Henricus Maria Joseph

2 records

Calista

Terminated

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Knud Jepsen A/S

2 records

Bazyalilas

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

François Bernard

2 records

Bullrudi 14

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Hartwig Bull

2 records

Amri Pinka Three

Withdrawn

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

2 records

Cartbas Depink

Terminated

Angelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia

RALPH TYLER PERKINS

2 records

Barok

Active

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

Kwekerij Baars Uitgeest B.V.

2 records

Bubble Gum

Active

Pulmonaria L. · Lungwort

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Captain Lovely

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

3 records

Bridal Bouquet

Active

Leucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent · Shasta daisy

Korlipara Harini

4 records

BRFU 12721

Active

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Hubert Brandkamp

2 records

Briyell

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

PETER BRILL

2 records

Balsumlora

Active

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Kievit Christa

2 records

Braque Pink

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PETER WAIN

2 records

Callye

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

van Kleinwee, Theodorus C. M.

2 records

Balsalbyu

Active

Salvia L. · Sage

Sloane M. Scheiber^^^Jessica D. Janes

2 records

Balbeezite

Active

Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv. · Sweet alyssum

Winslow Benjamin K.

2 records

Balazvelu

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

LESLIE HEFFRON|MARGARET M. HURKMAN

2 records

Balkapowi

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kievit Christa

2 records

Akanegumo

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hiroyuki Mekada, Mieko Kitagawa

2 records

Anapolis Brazil

Terminated

Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera

Rohde's A/S

2 records

BONSCA7288

Terminated

Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

Bonsc 19151

Active

Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower

Bernuetz Andrew

2 records

Backdraft

Active

Kniphofia Moench · Red hot poker

Hans A. Hansen

2 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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