An important morphological trait of buckwheat, measured from the soil surface to the top of the main inflorescence, which determines the crop's productivity and lodging resistance.
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15
varieties
crop Buckwheat,
where this is mentioned in the description.
During buckwheat cultivar testing, plant height usually ranges from 70–110 cm, although genetic diversity allows for forms ranging from 20 to 150 cm. To improve lodging resistance, breeders are working on developing short-stemmed, including determinate, forms.
The trait is directly dependent on agronomic practices and environmental conditions: excessive nitrogen nutrition can cause over-vegetative growth to the detriment of fruit set. Sowing methods also affect height: wide-row crops often form shorter plants than drilled crops due to differences in light availability and growth area.
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Plant height.
Varieties of Buckwheat mentioned in the description
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