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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.

Bougainvillea Comm. ex Juss. · Bougainvillea

Rijnplant B.V.

7 records

Twilight

Active

Nandina domestica Thunb. · Heavenly bamboo

Neil Mar다

8 records

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

David W. Cain Terry A. Bacon

7 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Takeshi Kanaya Suntory Flowers Limited

6 records

Suziblue

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Scott NeSmith

7 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Takeshi Kanaya

6 records

Seika

Active

Nandina domestica Thunb. · Heavenly bamboo

Magnolia Gardens Nursery

6 records

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Marina Gambardella, Pilar Banados, Javiera Grez, Elida Contreras, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

7 records

Ravellia

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Fresh Forward Holding B.V., 6851 ET Huissen

6 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO

7 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Rother, Reinhard W.|56 Emerald Monbulk Road, Emerald, Victoria 3782, Australia

6 records

Protano

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Van De Pol Peter A.

7 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

6 records

Rosa L. · Rose

LUX RIVIERA SRL

6 records

obf0604

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Robert Gabriel

7 records

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

Coakley Tony|Blantyre, Glasgow G72 9BB, GB

6 records

Luregust

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Markus Kobelt

7 records

Knockout

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

KEITH RICHARD WILLIAM HAMMETT

6 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

VROMANS JAAP

7 records

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann^^^HENDRIK THEOBALD

6 records

Inuppink

Active

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann^^^HENDRIK THEOBALD

6 records

Floreal

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

NO DECLARADOS

6 records

Eckadire

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

FRUEWIRTH FRANZ

6 records

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Utecht Angelika

6 records

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