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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.

Hortenso

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

CZ PL
5 records

LG50485

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

BG IT
4 records

MAS 86CP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Joel Meunier

RO UA
4 records

Hermes

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SEMILLAS CARGILL, S.A.

ES IT
4 records

MAS 075b

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

LT
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

BG IT
4 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

I. Panayotov, I. Todorov, N. Tsenov, K. Kostov, I. Stoeva, T. Petrova, I. Iliev, K. Malinski, Nikolae Saulesku

BG RO
6 records

Kraljica

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR SI
5 records

Kent

Application submitted

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

LIMAGRAIN GENETICS

AT UA
6 records

Flagg

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT UA
5 records

Fantom

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

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

DE PL
7 records

Doloris SU

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Petran Alexandru-Viorel

RO UA
5 records

Davos

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SERASEM (G.I.E. commercial)

DE PL
4 records

Brigga

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RAGT 2N S.A.S

IT UA
5 records

Armorik

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Franck CHAUVEAU

AT
4 records

Anzio

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.

IT UA
5 records

Cherry

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LABOULET SEMENCES

IT UA
5 records

Bokaro

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS

ES IT
5 records

Baccara

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAATZUCHT HANS SCHWEIGER & CO OHG

AT DE
6 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK
6 records

Astrid

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SELGEN A.S

LT
8 records

Alissa

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nickerson International Research SNC (FR)

CZ DE
6 records

Albanus

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Franck CHAUVEAU

IT UA
5 records

Venka 1

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

V. Dochev, I. Todorov, I. Stoeva, I. Iliev, T. Petrova, V. Ivanova

BG
6 records

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