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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Rustica Prograin Genetique
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Sam PARNAGIAN (US)
Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip
VANDIJKE| VANDIJKE RESEARCH B.V.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2n
Secale cereale L. · Rye
LOCHOW| KWS LOCHOW GMBH
Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage
BEJO ZADEN B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Tothne.Zsubori Zsuzsanna, Spitko Tamas, Szoke Csaba, Berzy Tamas, Pinter Janos, Hadi Geza, Marton L.Csaba,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Szundy Tamas, Geza Hadi, Csaba L. Marton,
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Nunhems BV (NL)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
INSTITUTE OF FIELD AND VEGETABLE CROPS
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
SYNGENTA SEEDS AG| Syngenta Seeds AG
Rhodanthe Lindl.
SALKIN| Esma Salkin
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Nunhems B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Amit Hotzev
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Lantmaennen ek foer
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
SEMUNDO SAATZUCHT GMBH
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Nickerson International Research S.N.C.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Groupement Agricole Essonnois (FR)
Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia
J.A.M.GOEMANS
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
Diego Druetto
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
M.C.M Raaphorst