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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

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.

Panache

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Serasem, FR

FR
10 records

P1574

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

IT
4 records

Olympus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DK
7 records

Nutka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

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

PL
5 records

NS Kiril

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

SK
4 records

Odilia

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Gesellschaft für goetheanistische Forschung e.V.

DE
5 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

NS Veles

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

Orloge

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatzucht Josef Breun GmbH & Co.KG (DE)

FR
5 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

NKAtria

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Seeds

IT
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

NS Auris

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

Neon

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Werner Horn

UA
8 records

Nolwen

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE
7 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Semenarna, SLO

SI
4 records

Neomass

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

INAKTIV HegeSaat GmbH & Co. KG Herrn Dr. Elmar Weißmann

DE
7 records

Navan

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

AFBI

IE
6 records

Octal

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

LABOULET ALRES

DE
5 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops (SB)

BG
6 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad

RO
5 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

INSTITUTE OF FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROPS

RO
6 records

Lilium L. · Lily

The Originals B.V.

NL
5 records

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