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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.

ECH682

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

AB Kwekersrecht B.V.

1 record

Dophlosprisca

Active

Phlox subulata L. · Creeping phlox

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Dueripinkeye

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

MARGA DÜMMEN

1 record

COUFLORI

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Jacques Couturieux

1 record

Duepotpigic

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Tobias Dümmen

1 record

Dopenpepredim

Active

Penstemon hartwegii Benth. · Hartweg's beardtongue

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Don Palido

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

DMR Veredeling B.V.

1 record

Docolmastrefranstre

Application submitted

Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Brojedia

Withdrawn

Spathiphyllum floribundum (Linden & André) N. E. Br.

Wim A.J. Brouwer

1 record

Cologne

Application submitted

Paeonia L. · Peony

Peony Shop Holland V.O.F.

1 record

Dovercanpin

Active

Veronica longifolia L. · Garden speedwell

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Dophlowowhi

Terminated

Phlox x procumbens Lehm.

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Classic Coral

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

Branroyal White

Withdrawn

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Hubert Brandkamp

1 record

DFELICBLUE

Terminated

Felicia amelloides (L.) Voss · Blue marguerite

Gavriel Danziger

1 record

Bludena

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

Docalalkohoor25

Application submitted

Calibrachoa parviflora (Juss.) D’Arcy · seaside petunia

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Dobegicpoyel

Withdrawn

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

City Line Bordeaux

Terminated

Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet

Kwekerij Mariënoord B.V.

1 record

BKPBEWFBC

Active

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp

1 record

CIDZ0047

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Wendy Bergman

1 record

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