Variety traits

Plant height

Plant height is a key morphological trait that determines a variety's lodging resistance and suitability for mechanized harvesting. This indicator is measured in centimeters and shows a high degree of dependence on the interaction between the variety's genotype and environmental conditions.

Mentioned in descriptions 51 504 varieties reference book.

Plant height is a morphological trait measured in centimeters from the soil surface to the top of the vegetative or generative organs. To ensure representativeness, measurements are taken at several points in the plot, with leaning plants raised to a vertical position; the timing of data collection is strictly regulated by variety testing protocols.

This trait is directly linked to the crop's lodging resistance: as a rule, shorter or short-stemmed forms possess increased stem strength, allowing them to better withstand high doses of mineral fertilizers and intensive agrotechnical loads. Plant height also determines harvestability, directly affecting the position of the lower fruits or pods relative to the soil level.

Variability in height depends both on the genetic characteristics of a specific variety and on growing conditions, including soil fertility, moisture availability, and plant density. Due to the lack of a universal scale for all crops, varieties are classified by height relative to specific crop standards, and agronomists are recommended to evaluate not only the mean value of the trait but also its stability under various weather conditions.

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Breakdown by crop

Maize plant height 1 889 Sunflower plant height 1 147 Plant height — common wheat 1 139 Barley plant height 860 Tulip plant height 584 Rapeseed plant height 560 Lily plant height 473 Maize plant height 471 Tomato plant height 426 Pea Plant Height 425 Bean plant height 298 Plant height — soybean 273 Chrysanthemum plant height 270 Rose Plant Height 254 Rapeseed Plant Height 244 Pepper plant height 242 Plant height — Perennial ryegrass 237 Plant Height — Durum Wheat 209 Triticale plant height 177 Phalaenopsis plant height 176 Lettuce plant height 175 Plant height — oat 167 Plant height — Sugar beet 154 Plant height — rye 152

Found in these crops

Maize 1 892 Sunflower 1 141 Bread wheat 1 049 Barley 765 Tulip 568 Rapeseed 553 Tomato 541 Maize 472 Lily 454 Pea 424 Common bean 309 Bell pepper 280

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.

M-IDAS

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

AT HR HU SK UA

17 records

P 64 LE 25

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Revol Benua

BG HR IT RO UA

16 records

MAS 84 E

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds,FR

AT BG CZ HR IT

13 records

PX 113

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

FR HR IE UA

13 records

LG 5463 CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy Rouane

ES IT UA

11 records

PT 312

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

CZ DE DK FR PL UA

13 records

PT 234

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

DE DK HR UA

13 records

LG 30179

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Philippe Flammant

AT DK LT UA

10 records

DK 391

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

AT BG HU SI SK

10 records

SU Lucie

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

W. von Borries-Eckendorf OHG, Leopoldshöhe DE

DE EE FR HU LT UA

9 records

NK Rocky

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

AT BG FR HU UA

10 records

LG 53.85

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Mais Angevin (FR)

CZ FR HR HU PL

10 records

KWS Flemming

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS LOCHOW GMBH, DE

DE FR LT PL UA

12 records

SY Dakoota

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Participations,CH

CZ DE FR UA

12 records

N 5LM307

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

NUSEED EUROPE

IT RO SK UA

11 records

RUIVI 7285 A

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HENDRIKUS CORNELIS ADRIANUS DE GROOT

9 records

Paraiso 102 CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Saaten Union Romania, RO

12 records

Lg 33 95

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

AT BG HU RO SK UA

12 records

Lg 33 50

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Verneuil Holding, F

BG HU RO SK UA

14 records

P 63 LL 124

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

AT FR HR UA

12 records

MAS 90 F

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

ES IT RO UA

10 records

MAS 91 G

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS Seeds,FR

BG IT RO UA

10 records

LG5492 HO CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy Rouane

AT IT SK UA

11 records

P 62 LL 109

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

CZ FR UA

12 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845
Winter hardiness 27 261

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.