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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.

Isidore

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

ERNEST ADOLPH

DE
4 records

Kapllan

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT Czech s.r.o.,CZ

FR
4 records

J3972Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Tehnology LLC, USA

UA
5 records

Iris

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

SEMENCES DE FRANCE

FR
4 records

Kabuki

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Toft Plant Breeding APS

DK
7 records

Imanol

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

GIE GRASS (FR)

FR
5 records

Iceberg

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

MARIBO SEED INT. APS

FR
6 records

Indy D

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

American Grass Seed Producers

IT
5 records

Jantarka

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp. Zo.o., Pl- 64-000 Koscian

PL
6 records

Honey Pod

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

ROGERS SEED CO

NL
6 records

Isabel

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Peak Plant Genetics, LLC & Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

IT
5 records

Indiana

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

DK
5 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

PETER BECKMAN

NL
4 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.

IT
4 records

Helga

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sevita Genetics, CAN

HR
5 records

H11050R

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Martin Ganssmann

UA
5 records

Hammer

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE
6 records

Hairoon

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Limagrain UK

DK
6 records

Hallmark

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

CSIRO TROPICAL AGRICULTURE

IT
7 records

H865RJ

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Monsanto SAS

UA
7 records

Grazia

Active

Diplotaxis tenuifolia (L.) DC. · Perennial wall-rocket

Olaf Kunzemann

UA
5 records

Grande

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SVALOF WEIBULL S.L.

IT
4 records

Goldmine

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

LIEBL| Josef Liebl in Fa. Dr. J. Ackermann & Co. SaatzuchtIrlbach (Kommanditgesellschaft) / BLACKMAN| John Blackman c/o Cambridge Plant Breeders Ltd

DE
6 records

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