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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.

Habunt

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

DE
3 records

Granola

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Gonzalo

Active

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

DE
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL
5 records

Emblem

Protection expired

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

SK
2 records

Gonzales

Protection expired

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

DE
2 records

Demi

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass

CZ
2 records

Golias

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

CZ
2 records

Granat

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SK
2 records

Glénan

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
2 records

Dainiai

Active

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

LT
4 records

Ghazzi

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
2 records

Geticus

Protection expired

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

RO
2 records

Coletti

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HU
2 records

Creso

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
3 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

ES
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR
5 records

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