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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

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.

Royal Crown

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

NL
2 records

Sophie

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

NL
8 records

Rosko

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

NL
3 records

Rosciola

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

SI
2 records

Propoz

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Probara

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

CZ
3 records

Resi

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

DE
2 records

Ponderet

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Romired

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
2 records

Ribery

Active

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

HU
2 records

Salimo

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

DE
2 records

Perlas

Active

Malus Mill. · Apple

LT
3 records

RSM 4809

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Patrizia

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
2 records

Romantela

Active

Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel

RO
2 records

Romaud

Protection expired

Lachenalia Jacq. f. ex Murr. · Cape Cowslip

NL
2 records

Rode Keuleman

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Purple Crown

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

NL
2 records

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