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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.

Krka

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

SI
2 records

Monta

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

LV
3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
2 records

Mixxture

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

DK
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Mojave

Terminated

Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. · Hard fescue

DE
2 records

Kilazol

Active

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

NL
2 records

Lorelay

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

IT
2 records

Kerry

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Katka

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

SK
3 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

SI
3 records

Milika

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Milena

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Leon

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CZ
2 records

Lea

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

DE
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
2 records

Jitka

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

CZ
4 records

Lantina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

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