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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.

BKCELANP

Withdrawn

Celosia L. · Cockscomb

Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp

1 record

Anouk Deluxe 2028

Application submitted

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Paulus P. M. van der Salm^^^Lammert Koning

1 record

Chamidi

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Challet Herault S.A.S.

1 record

Candy Snap

Terminated

Antirrhinum L. · Snapdragon

WOOD P.

1 record

Bareka

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Gebr. Bakker Zaadteelt & Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

AN2964275

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

AN2457778

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

AN2198403

Application submitted

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Balsompocel

Active

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

Jianping Ren

1 record

Barphlearpideye

Terminated

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Bartels Stek B.V.

1 record

Balskywac

Application submitted

Veronica L. · Speedwell

Jessica D. Janes^^^Laura M. Lara

1 record

AMICU1909

Terminated

Curio ficoides (L.) P. V. Heath

Novoami B.V.

1 record

ANTHIJTDEN

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Balroxleam

Withdrawn

Digitalis x fulva Lindl.

Paul Gehrke

1 record

Canopee

Application submitted

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

PSB Producción Vegetal S.L

1 record

Bozcorapix

Withdrawn

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.

1 record

Allrosella

Terminated

Veronica x media Schrad.

ALLPLANTS HOLDING B.V.|STUART SCOTT

1 record

Alissa

Terminated

Streptocarpus x hybridus Voss · Cape primrose

Lynne Dibley, Gareth Dibley, Rex Dibley, Cynthia Dibley

1 record

Ballet Slippers

Active

Hibiscus coccineus x Hibiscus moscheutos L.

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

BALAZLAVI

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Bosawasa

Terminated

Hypericum androsaemum L. · Tutsan

H. & B.R. van den Bosch B.V.

1 record

Bonsc 18152

Application submitted

Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower

Andrew Bernuetz

1 record

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