Muras
TerminatedKalmia latifolia L. · Calico-bush
Piotr Muras
PL
1 record
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.
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
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.
Montuno
ActiveBegonia L. · Begonia
Hoefnagels B.V.
NL
1 record
Mriia odeska
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Ihnatovskyi Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Khodakova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Alieksieienko IEvhenii Viktorovych, Honcharuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Holub IEvheniia Anatoliivna, Lytvynenko Mykola Antonovych,
UA
2 records
Monerac
ActiveVitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
FR
2 records
MISS LULU
TerminatedRhododendron L. · Azalea
OTTO STAHNKE & ELEONORE DETTMER
BE
1 record
Mècle N
ActiveVitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
INCONNU (FR)
FR
1 record
MEMPHIS1
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Vilmorin SA (FR)
HR
1 record
Medun
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Shevchenko Andrii Oleksiiovych
UA
2 records
Mister Robisan
ActiveErica gracilis J. C. Wendl. · Slender heath
Eleonore Dettmer und Peter Dettmer (als Gesellschaft des bürgerlichen Rechts)
DE
2 records
Mayflower F1
TerminatedBrassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Robert Leviel`
UA
2 records
Modena
TerminatedChrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
PARATY B.V.B.A
PL
1 record
Marta
TerminatedMetasequoia glyptostroboides Hu et Cheng · Dawn redwood
Andrzej Kujawa
PL
1 record
Minka
TerminatedCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Peter de Winkel / Rainer de Winkel (Gartenbau)
DE
1 record
Mielir
Application submittedCucumis melo L. · Melon
HM Clause SAS (FR)
FR
1 record
Milenium
TerminatedLinum usitatissimum convar. usitatissimum · Flax
Instytut Wlokien Naturalnych
PL
1 record
Marietta
TerminatedOriganum majorana L. · Sweet marjoram
Christoph Kleinhanns / Elke Siebecke
DE
1 record
MERIFLAME
TerminatedPelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Adrianus W M Enthoven (NL)
FR
1 record
Markiza POL
TerminatedSalvia splendens Sellow ex Schult. · Scarlet sage
Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.
PL
1 record
MICHINOKU
TerminatedMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Nakajima Tenkoen Co Ltd (JP)
FR
1 record
Mela
TerminatedMatthiola incana (L.) R. Br. · Hoary stock
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
PL
1 record
Makarena F1
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Sylvain Bontems
UA
1 record
Marilisa
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
1 record
Manhattan Yellow
Application submittedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Hem Zaden B.V.
NL
2 records
Mazurek Niwa
Application submittedFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Niwa Hodowla Roślin Jagodowych sp. z o.o.
PL
2 records