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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.

Harvandermeerwhite

Active

Astilbe chinensis (Maxim.) Franch. & Sav. · Chinese astilbe

Maatschap Dhr. J.W.M. van der Meer en Mw. E.H. van der Meer-Godijn

1 record

KIG0586

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. x Dianthus gratianopolitanus Vill.

Martin Glawe

1 record

Kiescaliblu

Terminated

Scabiosa japonica Miq.

Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.

1 record

Hokuspokus

Withdrawn

Leucothoe fontanesiana (Steud.) Sleumer · Dog-hobble

Frank Schnupper

1 record

Hilsunemy

Application submitted

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaFlorist B.V.

1 record

JBG AH-64

Terminated

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

James Berry

1 record

ISIPRIM

Active

Thuja occidentalis L. · Northern white-cedar

Early Morning LLC dba Iseli Nursery

1 record

Katondo

Withdrawn

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

KP Holland Centraal B.V.

1 record

Hilmoodevot

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

TAKII EUROPE B V

1 record

Kakegawa S38

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

1 record

H217904

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

Hekla

Terminated

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

L.J. van der Meer B.V.

1 record

GRHP11

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Guido Rouwette

1 record

IRTAMB-A21-169

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)

1 record

Fiunupwhimp

Terminated

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Fides B.V.

1 record

Harlequin Lace

Terminated

Streptocarpus x hybridus Voss · Cape primrose

Rex Dibley^^^Gareth Dibley^^^Lynne Dibley^^^Cynthia Dibley

1 record

Innkapink

Terminated

Nemesia foetens Venten · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann^^^HENDRIK THEOBALD^^^Susanne Herdegen

1 record

INNEMLCO15

Withdrawn

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

1 record

INLBUPIP16

Terminated

Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv. · Sweet alyssum

Birgit Hofmann

1 record

Ingrosab

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Ingvine

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Ingmulvere

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Ingbrolet

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

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