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.

Epsilone

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

4 records

Farelia

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Fallgreen

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Harris Moran Seed Company

3 records

El Kuduro

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

6 records

El Capoeira

Application submitted

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Elvira

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

HM.Clause S.A.S.

4 records

Ezbruke

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

6 records

Excellent

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PADANA SEMENTI ELETTE S.R.L.

3 records

Eglantine

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

4 records

Evita

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

A L TOZER LTD

3 records

Etoile du léon

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Domaine Public (FR)

3 records

Duestar

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

MARGA DÜMMEN

3 records

Espelo

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

5 records

DR0607TC

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

5 records

Earlion

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

4 records

Dragon

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Bejo Zaden B.V.

4 records

Dounia

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.

4 records

Eminentia

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

Elliot

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.

3 records

Disko

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

5 records

Eldir

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM.CLAUSE

3 records

Eclipse White

Terminated

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

Mitchell Hanes

4 records

E 499531

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Ecaterina

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Agrosel, RO

4 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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