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.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel
KWS Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG (DE)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
ROYAL SLUIS
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG., Lippstadt DE
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
RAGT 2n, FR
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NOVARTIS SEEDS B.V.
Begonia L. · Begonia
Man, Jan|Lisse, Netherlands
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Mas Seeds S.A.S.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Lidea France S.A.S
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Thierry Andre
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SOLTIS S.A.S
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Saatzucht Josef Breun GmbH & Co.KG (DE)
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
GOLDSMITH SEEDS Inc. (USA) (US)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SOLTIS S.A.S
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
DE RUITER SEEDS
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
VAN DER JAGT MARTINUS
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Cebeco Seeds BV (NL)