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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.

Libeccio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Maxima

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

CZ
2 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

CZ
4 records

Iseo

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HU
2 records

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

DE
2 records

Ischia

Application submitted

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

IT
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

EE
3 records

Klabishi

Active

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

NL
2 records

Kelso

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Kaansoo

Active

Rubus arcticus L. · Arctic raspberry

EE
3 records

Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

SI
2 records

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

NL
2 records

Johanka

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

CZ
3 records

Lipstick

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Góbé

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Irodori

Active

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

NL
2 records

Jewel

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
2 records

Lamees

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

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