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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.

Salsa

Terminated

Medinilla magnifica Lindl. · Rose grape

Kwekerij Laguna B.V.

1 record

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

1 record

Small Wonder

Withdrawn

Hibiscus coccineus x Hibiscus moscheutos L.

Gretchen Zwetzig

1 record

Puff Pink

Terminated

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

John C. Pavlich

1 record

Scholmis

Withdrawn

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

SCHOFIELD J.I.^^^SCHOFIELD S.J.

1 record

Scarletta

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

FLORANOVA LTD

1 record

Satin Doll

Terminated

Tradescantia L. · Spiderwort

Rod Richards

1 record

Shirlita

Terminated

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

1 record

Sandrine

Withdrawn

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Begonia Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

RS-PND

Application submitted

Prunus cerasifera Ehrh. · Cherry plum

Reinhard Schomberg Klee

1 record

Red Angel

Terminated

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Frauke Engel

1 record

Rowena

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

ABZ Aardbeien uit Zaad Holding B.V.

2 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Schroll Management ApS

1 record

Romy

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

1 record

Scabushy

Terminated

Scaevola saligna G. Forst.

Shuming Luo

1 record

Robpatdov

Withdrawn

Lantana L. · Lantana

Robert Jackson Roberson

1 record

San Marino

Terminated

Hybrids between Peperomia marmorata and Peperomia peruviana

Eden Collection B.V.

1 record

SAKZIN013

Terminated

Zinnia x marylandica D. M. Spooner et al.

Sakata Ornamentals Europe A/S

1 record

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Arie Jacobus Bregman

1 record

PMOORE31

Application submitted

Escallonia Mutis ex L. f. · Escallonia

Peter R. Moore

1 record

Peperomia quadrangularis x Peperomia puteolata

Eden Collection B.V.

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

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