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
Monsanto SAS
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
D.J.VAN DER HAVE
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
SEMUNDO SAATZUCHT GMBH
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Pestitsid EOOD - Shumen (BG)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Zeraim Gedera Ltd. Seed Company
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Secobra Saatzucht
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
NICKERSON INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SNC
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden (NL)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc. (USA)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Svalof Weibull AB
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pannar Seed (Pty) Ltd
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-bred International Inc. (USA)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Pot, M. i Klaver, M. (NL)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
VENTURA/AZOULAY/NETZER
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Hazera Genetics Ltd (IL)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Van der Have B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Landbouwbureau Wiersum BV (NL)
Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Serasem S.A.S.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
NOVARTIS SEEDS B.V.