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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.

Kayssar

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Kashen

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Participations AG

NL
6 records

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

SSC JP

NL
3 records

Kamis

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Jaclover

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Zary Keith W.|Thousand Oaks, CA

FR
3 records

Impala

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CLAUSE VEGETABLE SEEDS, FR

FR
5 records

Jonas

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Saka Pflanzenzucht GmbH Co KG

DE
4 records

Junior

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SIGCO Research

IT
7 records

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Cora Seeds, I

IT
3 records

Jersey

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Josaber1

Active

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Josa Selecties BV

PL
3 records

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

DAVID CHISHOLM

NL
3 records

Jako

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PADANA SEMENTI ELETTE S.R.L.

IT
3 records

Jeilo

Active

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
6 records

IFECSSMS

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Spil Glenn

PL
3 records

Hudson

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

MCCARTHY RESEARCH FARM

IT
3 records

Islandia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

ES
4 records

Howlong

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

BARENBRUG HOLLAND B.V.

ES
3 records

Heroe

Protection expired

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

HIFROS90

Application submitted

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Roy Robin van Dijk (NL)

FR
3 records

Inotop

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

AGRI OBTENTIONS / INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE (I.N.R.A.)

IT
3 records

Hidalgo

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HM.CLAUSE

FR
4 records

Harrier

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Inferno

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Yaojin Peng

NL
3 records

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