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.

Anouk Deluxe 1945,

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Paulus P. M. van der Salm^^^Lammert Koning

4 records

INDEM 1822

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE IT

3 records

ROS'

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

OOO 'SOYa-SEVER KO'

4 records

DK 18

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

R.A.G.T. 2n SAS

3 records

Vis Magic 10

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

GONCEARIUC, Maria, MD / BALMUŞ, Zinaida, MD

3 records

PRO 618

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

VIVEROS PROVEDO, S.A.

5 records

PRO 725

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

VIVEROS PROVEDO, S.A.

3 records

P 8333

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

RED_GEE

Withdrawn

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FRUTARIA COMERCIAL DE FRUTAS Y HORTALIZAS, S.L.

4 records

PRO 716

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

VIVEROS PROVEDO, S.A.

4 records

NEGRA CABEZUELA

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA

3 records

PRO 780

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

VIVEROS PROVEDO, S.A.

2 records

Lucia Myrtea

Active

Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum

David Ruiz González^^^Manuel Rubio Angulo^^^Juan Alfonso Salazar Martínez^^^José Egea Caballero^^^Alfonso Guevara Gázquez^^^José Enrique Cos Terrer^^^Antonio Carrillo Navarro^^^Federico García Montiel^^^Domingo López Ortiz

4 records

Miro'

Active

Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad

MARALDI SEMENTI S.r.l.

3 records

GO-GETTI

Protection expired

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Paris Harryi

2 records

HBA 202912

Active

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

NIELS ARTS

2 records

Designer Bright Scarlet

Terminated

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

TREES| Ph.D. Scott C. Trees

2 records

Heinz 3406

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

3 records

'Dame Blanche'

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

3 records

BLANCA FOYOS

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA

3 records

Power White 2

Active

Nigella damascena L. · Love-in-a-mist

Freek Zandbergen

2 records

BG-12.3241

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Steven D. Nelson, Michael D.Nelson, Leo.W.Stoeckle

3 records

UF14-24-1

Active

Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus

Grayson M. Clark^^^David G. Clark

3 records

TH-1797

Application submitted

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

Scott NeSmith

2 records

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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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