Variety traits
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.
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.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Saatbau Linz OÖ. Landes-Saatbaugen.reg.Gen.m.b.H.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
RAGT 2n, FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Euralis Semences, Mondonville FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rustica Prograin Genetique
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Monsanto Technology, Missouri US
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Semences COOP de Pau
Zea mays L. · Maize
Maisadour Semences
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
MONSANTO (UK)
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Zea mays L. · Maize
Polen Tohumculuk ve Tarim Urunleri San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti. (TR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Philippe Moreau
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Zea mays L. · Maize
Samir Rady
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Pernilla Vallenback
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
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