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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.

DS1897B

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

CZ
2 records

Coccitta

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IT
3 records

Fantino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Cleopha

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

DE
2 records

Firepin

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Damsel

Terminated

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

NL
2 records

Elba

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
2 records

Eiffel

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

CP Ida

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

DE
3 records

Europa

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

NL
3 records

Esaro

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Deena

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Ennio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Bright Lameet

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

NL
2 records

Daniela

Protection expired

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RO
2 records

Daniel

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

DE
2 records

BOUNDOKY

Active

Pistacia vera L. · Pistachio

ES
2 records

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

DE
2 records

Diablo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

IT
2 records

Carmen

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

ES
3 records

Cupolone

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

HU
2 records

Dolomite

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HU
2 records

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