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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.

CAYETANA BLANCA

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Albarossa

Application submitted

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

IT
1 record

Bolseno

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Astrida bílá

Terminated

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

CZ
1 record

Blue Sky

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

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

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

FR
1 record

Bright Eyes

Protection expired

Ceanothus griseus (Trel.) McMinn · Carmel ceanothus

NL
1 record

BUGADERA

Application submitted

Ceratonia siliqua L. · Carob

ES
1 record

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

1 record

Big Patata

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
1 record

Bodra

Protection expired

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ
1 record

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

NL
1 record

Vinter

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

2 records

Bidtis 1

Terminated

Bidens L. · Beggarticks

NL
1 record

Achspen

Active

Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér. · Rose geranium

IT
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Mouillère E.

FR
1 record

Betty

Withdrawn

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

SK
1 record

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