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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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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.

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Xerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower

Redlands Nursey Pty Ltd

4 records

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

Udo Schäfer

5 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

Himea

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Dijk Roy Robin

4 records

Ficus natalensis Hochst.

Ashish A. Hansoti

4 records

H212907

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Zerr Katharina

4 records

H213901

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

H212904

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

GSALMAKA

Active

Eucomis L’Her. · Pineapple lily

PETER BECKMAN

5 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Philip J. Stewart, Joanne F. Coss, Kevin Coons, Amy Marie Edmondson y Iana Kostina

5 records

Gypso Queen

Application submitted

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Mor, Shmuel

4 records

Gipi Whit

Application submitted

Achillea ptarmica L.

ROBERT PIERCE

4 records

Eveline

Active

Salvia L. · Sage

Petrus Hendricus Oudolf

4 records

EURZ0002

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Gala Red

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

OGLEVEE LTD

4 records

Calathea lietzei E. Morren · Brazilian calathea

Yam Taiyan

4 records

DLFINN3

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

4 records

Ecksnow

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

RUTH KOBAYASHI

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

Duebravo

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

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