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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.

IFECSSPP

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Spil Glenn

PL
3 records

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

BURPEE NL B.V.

NL
3 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy (The National Institute of Horticultural Research)

PL
7 records

Grafito

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Grifone

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Yusuke KATO, JP

UA
4 records

Helias

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Hekla

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

HM Clause, F

FR
3 records

Granite

Active

Festuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue

Oregro Seeds

SI
4 records

Gorunno

Active

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

GRAMENZI ANTONIO / GRAMENZI FRANCESCO / SOARE GABRIELA / SOARE TITI

IT
3 records

Haldane

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
7 records

Granolia

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
4 records

Giove

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

Henk Driessen

UA
4 records

Garcua

Active

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

Plantas de Navarra S.A.

ES
5 records

Grandice Res

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
4 records

Gecko

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Garance

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Station de Recherche du Comite Nord (FR)

FR
7 records

Gogueta

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Gautier Semences SAS (FR)

FR
4 records

Goghen

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ESASEM, I

HU
3 records

Galloper

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
4 records

Gizeh

Active

Chamaecyparis thyoides (L.) Britton et al. · Atlantic white cedar

Edens Creations B.V.

NL
3 records

Gieflor

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

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