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.

Rudax

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

SEVENS J.,A. EN E.

5 records

RGT Ouessac

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

RAGT 2N S.A.S

5 records

Ricagina

Active

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

Jean-Michel Richon

4 records

Ribaldo

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

BERTONE SEMENTI SPA

5 records

RGT Kadjac

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

RAGT 2N S.A.S

6 records

RHA N 92

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

7 records

RGT Hexton

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

7 records

RGT Epiac

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

RAGT 2N S.A.S

5 records

Reliance

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

7 records

RGT Mondio

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

5 records

RGT Forzano

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

5 records

Reussite

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

5 records

RGT Stokes

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

6 records

Rancho

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

5 records

RA3W 08

Application submitted

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2n

4 records

Rela

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Hodowla Roslin Grunwald Sp. z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

4 records

Quad

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CRITES-MOSCOW GROWERS INC.

6 records

Rangoon

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nickerson Seeds Ltd (GB)

6 records

Princeton

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Loft's Seed Inc. (US)

4 records

Pr33h82

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Cor, USA

8 records

Portodur

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Serasem S.A.S.

6 records

Pinnacle

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

NDSU Research Foundation

5 records

Ponyo

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF SEEDS A/S

5 records

PHEGV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 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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