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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

Found in these crops

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.

AS 33021

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Frederic Poujeaud

UA
1 record

Antalis

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson International Research geie, FR

FR
3 records

KLEMS22083

Application submitted

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Nuflora International Pty Ltd

1 record

Esamech

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
2 records

Bellyl

Application submitted

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DE
1 record

Toledo

Withdrawn

Allium porrum L. · Leek

NL
1 record

Rudolf

Active

Trifolium rubens L.

CZ
1 record

Hudson

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

NL
2 records

Yoshimi

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ebihara Hiroshi

FR
1 record

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

IT
1 record

Verdemax

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

IT
1 record

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

BG
1 record

Tobrange

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
1 record

Vienna

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp

FR
1 record

Teodora

Active

Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper · Black gram

RO
1 record

Vulcain

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Cayeux H.

FR
1 record

Tekeres

Active

Juniperus virginiana L.

HU
1 record

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