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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.

Ordesa

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Norwich

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

TOZER SEEDS LTD

PL
3 records

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Station de Recherche du Comite Nord (FR)

FR
4 records

Oclaire

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Station de Recherche du Comité Nord G.I.E.

FR
5 records

Noaley

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Reinhard Noack

DE
3 records

Naomi

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola

IT
3 records

Necluda

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Nebulus

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Nexus Gt

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

MCCARTHY RESEARCH FARM

IT
4 records

NPCW17257

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Nils Klemm^^^Guido von Tubeuf

PL
3 records

Nebulous

Protection expired

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Lyndon W Drewlow

NL
3 records

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

Esperit Plant B.V

NL
3 records

Nairobi

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

FR
4 records

Mostra

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Tezier SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Mitica

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
5 records

Micah

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

LEUVEN| Johannes van Leuven

DE
3 records

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

PL
4 records

Motril

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Miliari

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

Mikado

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

SSC JP

FR
4 records

Mendoza

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Holland-Select Research B.V.

NL
4 records

Mirante

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.

NL
5 records

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