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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.

Octavius

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
1 record

Nemo

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UA
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale

IT
2 records

Musa

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

HU
1 record

May Tay

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Mistral

Active

Fittonia Coem. · Fittonia

NL
1 record

Kharkivska 32

Application submitted

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

UA
1 record

Magic Tizz

Application submitted

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

NL
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

No information of breeder available for this variety

FR
1 record

Kejon

Active

Hedera L. · Ivy

NL
1 record

Meseal

Application submitted

Ilex x meserveae S. Y. Hu · Meserve holly

NL
2 records

KATHADIN

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

ES
1 record

Karin

Active

Helianthus tuberosus L. · Jerusalem artichoke

CZ
1 record

Matěj

Active

Sambucus nigra L. · Elderberry

CZ
1 record

MERENZAO

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Lenka

Active

Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. · Hard fescue

SK
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Baardse D.

FR
1 record

Maru

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

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