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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.

Ines

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

DE
4 records

Honak

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

CZ
4 records

Fiume

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

Grenago

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RO
3 records

Earlidel

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR
3 records

Ilanga

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

Djoko

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RO
3 records

Elyxir

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RO
3 records

El Real

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

Delicata

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

FR
3 records

Cuerido

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

UA
4 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
3 records

Cinquale

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

IT
3 records

Cikito

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
4 records

Barmesh

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
3 records

Barbara

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
3 records

Atacama

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
3 records

Carisma

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
3 records

Barulya

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RO
3 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Babystar

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
3 records

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