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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.

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

FR
1 record

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

CZ
1 record

Pavla

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
1 record

Ruztop

Active

Helianthus tuberosus L. · Jerusalem artichoke

CZ
1 record

Parsifal F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

UA
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE
1 record

Pak

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
1 record

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

No information of breeder available for this variety

FR
1 record

Robar

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
1 record

Rohozec

Terminated

Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea

CZ
1 record

Ond

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HU
1 record

Rena

Terminated

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

SK
1 record

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Pegaso

Active

Triticum L. · Wheat

IT
1 record

Raisa

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SK
1 record

Red hot

Terminated

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

NL
1 record

PANISELLO

Application submitted

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
1 record

Prometa

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

DE
1 record

Palace

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Povagha

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

UA
1 record

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