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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.

Prima

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

CZ
8 records

Ortano

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
3 records

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

SI
2 records

Premial

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

RO
2 records

Plamval

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

RO
2 records

Pioneer

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL
2 records

Minuto

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
2 records

Orange Delight

Protection expired

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

NL
2 records

Meronda

Protection expired

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

DE
2 records

Petrovka

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

SI
3 records

Pedrosas

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

Pershing

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Overture

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Makaba

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

CZ
4 records

Makari

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Oskar

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

SE
2 records

Licatesa

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
2 records

Noche

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
2 records

Mercury

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RO
2 records

Napoli

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ES
2 records

Matthew

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

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