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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.

PENHON

Terminated

Nemesia foetens Venten · Nemesia

Jones Sydney James

1 record

PEHY0023

Withdrawn

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Participations AG

1 record

Pheni Pinka

Terminated

Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue

GOLDSMITH SEEDS

1 record

Pleasant Pheasant

Application submitted

Ajuga reptans L. · Bugle

Christopher M Hansen

1 record

POULTY041

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

QL1

Active

Lavandula pedunculata (Mill.) Cav. · French lavender

Graff Breeding A.S.

1 record

POULPAL086

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

PHA379819

Application submitted

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

1 record

POULVIC004

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

Ottavia

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Roberta Venturo

1 record

Pepix

Withdrawn

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Novartis Seeds B.V.

1 record

Penharvio

Terminated

Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

PEHY0031

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Participations AG

1 record

PEHY0092

Application submitted

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

Pevé Ollie

Terminated

Acer palmatum Thunb. · Japanese maple

MAATSCHAP PIET VERGELDT

1 record

Petpasyel

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

David William Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley

1 record

POULCAS079

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

PEQZ0088

Active

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

Pechena

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Noecsix

Terminated

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Marco van Noort Breeding B.V.

1 record

PENPUR

Terminated

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Pendry Innovations Ltd.

1 record

Pacviola

Terminated

Pelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium

Klaus Olbricht

1 record

PEHY0081

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

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