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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.

Longchamp

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SERASEM RECHERCHES ET

FR
6 records

Lone

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Landbruks- og matdepartementet, N - 0030 Oslo

FI
6 records

Lumina

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Linéa Semences de Lin G.I.E.

FR
6 records

Lucan

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

MAS 55N

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

IT
5 records

Mankato

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR

FR
7 records

Mangoo

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Syngenta Seeds Limited (GB)

FR
5 records

Loriquet

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR
4 records

Magdalena

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Therese Christerson

SE
6 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

DE
5 records

Lion

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nickerson Seeds Ltd (GB)/Nickerson SA (FR)

FR
6 records

LG5114A

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

UA
5 records

Leopard

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

CZ
5 records

Lidelta

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DE
7 records

Magitte

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DE
6 records

Lotuss

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Verneuil Holding (FR)/Semunion Sarl (FR)

FR
5 records

LG Ergon

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

CREA-GB, Limagrain Italia S.p.a.

IT
5 records

LDH1665

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MEUNIER JOEL

UA
6 records

Lindor

Protection expired

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Lin 2000 SCA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)

FR
5 records

Lancelot

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

VERNEUIL RECHERCHE

FR
8 records

Limarex

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

IT
4 records

Lamari

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

ES
5 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Anja Maasberg

DE
5 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR

FR
5 records

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