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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.

Ordes

Active

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

ES
2 records

Polarka

Active

x Festulolium Aschers. et Graebn. · Festulolium

CZ
3 records

Rosasweet

Terminated

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

NL
2 records

Prokop

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Ricciuto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Red Pearl

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

Redondil

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
6 records

Realis

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Nibbio

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

IT
3 records

Piquillo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ES
2 records

Pecos

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
2 records

Raadu

Active

Ribes aureum Pursh · Golden currant

EE
3 records

Purpleflame

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

IT
2 records

Prosika

Terminated

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

CZ
2 records

Pritador

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Primera

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

DE
3 records

Quadrus

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

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