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

Tomato plant height 533 Rose Bush Height 496 Pepper plant height 347 Plant height — strawberry 157 Chrysanthemum plant height 152 Zucchini plant height 146 Plant height — Hydrangea macrophylla 140 Potato plant height 120 Bean plant height 106 Plant Height — Pelargonium zonale 106 Lettuce plant height 106 Poinsettia Plant Height 98 Cucumber plant height 97 Calibrachoa plant height 97 Plant height — Cauliflower 89 Dahlia plant height 88 Petunia Plant Height 85 Plant height — New Guinea Impatiens 79 Blueberry Bush Height 69 Verbena plant height 68 Spinach plant height 62 Raspberry bush height 55 Plant height — Calluna vulgaris 54 Plant height of Kalanchoe blossfeldiana 50

Found in these crops

Tomato 361 Bell pepper 326 Rose 252 Field pumpkin 173 Garden strawberry 158 Cucumber 130 Potato 129 Lettuce 122 Poinsettia 115 Common bean 108 Bigleaf hydrangea 105 Cauliflower 102

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.

Jalahot

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

2 records

Jalapeno Tam

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

2 records

Golden Nugget

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

2 records

Basket of Fire FI1530

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

2 records

Sonate

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Sogroup (FR)

1 record

Ruczaj Niwa

Application submitted

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Niwa Hodowla Roślin Jagodowych sp. z o.o.

2 records

Udina

Application submitted

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US

1 record

RED VELVET

Application submitted

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

1 record

Sotorubra

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

ROISIN

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

INTERSEMILLAS SAU

1 record

ROYAL MINI LILAC

Terminated

Exacum L. · Persian violet

ROSENDALS EX-PLANTS APS

1 record

Sotolimon

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

OPLOT

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

1 record

Kvitka Kseniia

Terminated

Paeonia L. · Peony

Natsionalnyi botanichnyi sad im. M. M. Hryshka Natsionalnoi akademii nauk Ukrainy

2 records

JARAMA

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

1 record

Alfresco

Withdrawn

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

TOZER SEEDS LTD

2 records

Summer TV76

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

BG Breeding ApS

1 record

Minty Milano

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

1 record

BACANORO

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

INTERSEMILLAS, S.A.

1 record

Kuegrapurpi

Withdrawn

Hybrids between Pelargonium crispum and Pelargonium x domesticum

Christa Hofmann^^^Klaus Olbricht^^^Katrin Meinl

1 record

Spamalgro

Terminated

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp

1 record

Laureen

Terminated

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana x kalanchoe laciniata · Flaming Katy

Knud Jepsen

1 record

Eldorado

Withdrawn

Actinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit

Adela Fernández Rodríguez

1 record

Kolmagicono

Terminated

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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