Variety traits

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.

Boruistda

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V., Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

1 record

BONPRI 9172

Withdrawn

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Andrew Bernuetz

1 record

Balfireitim

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

Laura L. Masor

1 record

AN2494662

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Balcushinar

Application submitted

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

GAIL SHAFER

1 record

Bokrawim

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V.

1 record

Balcelipurt

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

KERRY MEYER STROPE

1 record

Balcelapt

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

LESLIE HEFFRON

1 record

Bocomastani

Application submitted

Diervilla x splendens (Carrière) G. Kirchn.

Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

1 record

Bravor

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Flevo Plant Holding B.V.

1 record

BALAZPLUM

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Blue Ocean

Application submitted

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Chris Ghyselen

1 record

ASMZ0002

Terminated

Asteriscus maritimus (L.) Less.

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

Bonsca 1952

Application submitted

Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower

Andrew Bernuetz

1 record

ABB 117

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NIELS ARTS

1 record

Apollin

Application submitted

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Gospodarstwo Szkółkarskie Anna Ciepłucha-Kowalska

1 record

'1334 Demeter'

Application submitted

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Gospodarstwo Szkółkarskie Anna Ciepłucha-Kowalska

1 record

Bee Happy

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Hans Dofferhoff^^^Mike Dofferhoff

1 record

Beman Peach

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Ernst Benary Samenzucht GmbH

1 record

Biwa

Terminated

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Markus Schmülling

1 record

Betulia New Pink

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

1 record

AN2437252

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Balshamrosim

Application submitted

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Alosum

Active

Alocasia (Schott) G. Don · Elephant ear

Agri-Starts Inc.

1 record

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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