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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.

Dekstroo 01

Application submitted

Tradescantia virginiana L. · Virginia spiderwort

Strooper Holding B.V.

1 record

BKLVSTFLI

Terminated

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp

1 record

BKDAMAGFCY

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

SANNE HELENA RUIGROK

1 record

BONMA 138

Active

Argyranthemum frutescens x Glebionis carinata

Andrew Bernuetz

1 record

Bocoalsple

Terminated

Geranium wallichianum D. Don ex Sweet · Wallich's geranium

Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

1 record

Charm

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Adrianus W. M. Van der Meer

1 record

Diamond Flame

Terminated

Sansevieria trifasciata Prain · Snake plant

F.R. Ornamentales S.A.

1 record

DC000058LS

Terminated

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Decock Youngplants S.P.R.L.

1 record

DBIDPRPNK

Terminated

Bidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick

Gavriel Danziger

1 record

Blues Fall

Terminated

Scaevola saligna G. Forst.

Hubert Brandkamp

1 record

Camino Royale

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

Big Blue

Terminated

Veronica peduncularis M. Bieb.

HENDRIK THEOBALD

1 record

BALYELLOW

Terminated

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

Matthew Turner

1 record

DAN17

Active

Laurus nobilis L. · Bay laurel

Jean-Pierre Daniez

1 record

Best Bett

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Keith R.W. Hammett

1 record

Captain Lorenzo

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

1 record

Balsukawi

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Christa Kievit

1 record

Balsclemc

Withdrawn

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

Jianping Ren

1 record

Balmirwite

Active

Salvia greggii A. Grey · Autumn sage

Rolando Solano Ramirez

1 record

Balendredim

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

COSEH 7900

Active

Helleborus L. · Christmas Rose

Josef Heuger

1 record

BALCELNEON

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

KERRY MEYER STROPE

1 record

DABLAGE02

Active

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

Alain Dabadie

1 record

Corumba

Terminated

Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera

Frank Rohde

1 record

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