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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.

Balram

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS ITALIA S.P.A

PT
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Basilisk

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
5 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Verhoeven, Thomas A.|Albany, OR

NL
3 records

Bacchus

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Kim, Il Yong

NL
3 records

Beta

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Bernal

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
4 records

Azaliya

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Bergecot

Withdrawn

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

SERVIEN NORBERT^^^SERVIEN PIERRE-GILLES

FR
4 records

Juglans nigra L. · Black walnut

WALTER F. BEINEKE

ES
3 records

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Sicarex Beaujolais S.A.S., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

FR
3 records

Barnabie

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Bavires

Protection expired

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH

DE
3 records

Auberon

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
6 records

Baya Solara

Application submitted

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Ayda

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

TAKII EUROPE B V

NL
3 records

Avral

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
5 records

Athos

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
4 records

Astrotek

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
3 records

Aurore

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Avidius

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Aranza

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

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