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.

AnnaÖsa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

2 records

ARQUERO

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.

1 record

AMERICANA ROSE

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

1 record

Amat

Terminated

Anethum graveolens L. · Dill

SPÓJNIA Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze sp. z o.o.

2 records

Angie

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Johannes van Leuven

1 record

AMADEUS RZ (41-46 RZ)

Withdrawn

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

RIJK ZWAAN Z.Z. B.V.

1 record

Ala

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Przemysław Godlewski

1 record

Alcácer

Active

Coriandrum sativum L. · Coriander

Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre - Escola Superior Agrária de Elvas

1 record

Amati F1

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Seminis Vegetables (NL)

1 record

Anouk

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

H. C. Hoekert

1 record

Aglia

Application submitted

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Kientzler Ludwig

1 record

A foglia robusta

Application submitted

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi

1 record

AGRIMED N0 1

Withdrawn

Cupressus L. · Cypress

Dott. Alberto PANCONESI (IT)/Prof. Paolo RADDI (IT)

1 record

ALEXANDRIA WB

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

MASIÁ CISCAR S.A.

2 records

ALDAN TRIFOLIUM

Terminated

Trifolium hybridum L. · Alsike clover

AKTISELSKABET TRIFOLIUM FRØ

1 record

Ada Kaleh

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

STANICA FLORINCURICI NICOLAEPEEV OTIMAN PAULA DIANABUTCARU ANA CORNELIAMIHAI COSMIN ALEXANDRU

2 records

ACCENTO

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

JACKLIN SEED

1 record

AMERICANA PINK

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

1 record

Akvarel

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Muzhylko Dmytro Valentynovych, Dymchenko Tetiana Mykolaivna, Muzhylko Viktor Valentynovych,

2 records

A foglia di lattuga napoletano liscio

Application submitted

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

PUBBLICO DOMINIO

1 record

Alka Niwa

Application submitted

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Niwa Hodowla Roślin Jagodowych sp. z o.o.

2 records

Alexsia F1

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

J. Hoogstarten

2 records

2008

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

PETRE LUDOVICCARDEI EUGEN

2 records

ALEXIS

Terminated

Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera

Flemming Rohde

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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