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.

Sunflor Speedy

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

1 record

Tristar

Protection expired

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

2 records

Stella d'Or

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

1 record

Tucait

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

Spreading Beauty

Active

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :De Belder

1 record

S. 352

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

1 record

Tomabac

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

SUNBURST

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

1 record

Sovinec

Terminated

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

1 record

Toscano precoce

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

1 record

Steina 102

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

1 record

Tilina

Withdrawn

Allium porrum L. · Leek

1 record

Rozárka lososově růžová

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

1 record

Tera

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

1 record

Rock

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

1 record

Seagull

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

1 record

Tall Utah 52

Protection expired

Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery

Petoseed, US

1 record

Symphonie

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ryoji Irie

1 record

SKAIDRITE

Terminated

Rhododendron L. · Azalea

1 record

Sunnette

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

1 record

Sundance

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

1 record

Saraceno

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

1 record

Sun Goddess

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Yamamoto T.

1 record

Sunflor Fatima

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

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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