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.

Cheillon

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Dario Fossati

5 records

Cicero

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

5 records

Countdown

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

RAGT 2n, FR

7 records

Cinnamon

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS UK LTD

6 records

Carraig

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Teagasc

7 records

Castore

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Almo S.p.A.

5 records

Captain

Active

Plantago lanceolata L. · Ribwort plantain

New Zealand Agriseeds

6 records

Columbia

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

MAS Seeds,FR

6 records

Candy

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

SEMENCES DE FRANCE

5 records

CB Cetus

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Carlsberg A/S

5 records

Carimbo

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

5 records

Charly Nick

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

4 records

Chryssodur

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

G.A.E. RECHERCHE

5 records

Chouetta

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Claus Einfeldt

6 records

Chantal

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SCHWEIGER & CO. HANS| Hans Schweiger & Co. (offene Handelsgesellschaft)

10 records

Breakdance

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Saatzucht Steinach GmbH & Co KG

5 records

Bright Yellow

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

Johnny's Selected Seeds

4 records

Brighton

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Van de Bilt Zaden en Vlas B.V.

7 records

Castelle

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

RAGT 2n, FR

6 records

Boncap

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lemaire-Deffontaines

5 records

Capnor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Lidea France S.A.S

5 records

Bullion

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

HM Clause Inc (US)

4 records

BG Fenix 2S

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Biogranum, Novi Sad

4 records

Bermello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

7 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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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.