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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.

Sparacia

Active

Hedysarum coronarium L. · Sulla

IT
3 records

Salman

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

RO
3 records

SG Albert

Protection expired

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RO
4 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

DE
6 records

Polesana

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
3 records

Phenom

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RO
3 records

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

RO
3 records

Redlane

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
6 records

Moru

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
3 records

Pidi

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
9 records

Novires

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

NL
3 records

Nectar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
4 records

Naram

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Myrthos

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
3 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
5 records

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

RO
3 records

Kamila

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
5 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RO
3 records

Marasca

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

CZ
3 records

Laso

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage

SK
4 records

Infinito

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

RO
3 records

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