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

Maize plant height 1 889 Sunflower plant height 1 147 Plant height — common wheat 1 139 Barley plant height 860 Tulip plant height 584 Rapeseed plant height 560 Lily plant height 473 Maize plant height 471 Tomato plant height 426 Pea Plant Height 425 Bean plant height 298 Plant height — soybean 273 Chrysanthemum plant height 270 Rose Plant Height 254 Rapeseed Plant Height 244 Pepper plant height 242 Plant height — Perennial ryegrass 237 Plant Height — Durum Wheat 209 Triticale plant height 177 Phalaenopsis plant height 176 Lettuce plant height 175 Plant height — oat 167 Plant height — Sugar beet 154 Plant height — rye 152

Found in these crops

Maize 1 892 Sunflower 1 141 Bread wheat 1 049 Barley 765 Tulip 568 Rapeseed 553 Tomato 541 Maize 472 Lily 454 Pea 424 Common bean 309 Bell pepper 280

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.

Melissa

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

AGRI-OBTENTIONS

4 records

Maksym

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Strube D&S GMBH

PL UA

3 records

Nemafort

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

D J Van der Have BV (NL)

FR IT

3 records

Meiwaton

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN| Alain Meilland

DE FR

3 records

MAS 13L

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

MAS Seeds Service Fournisseurs

FR NL

4 records

Mas 07B

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

4 records

Natacha

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZERAIM GEDERA

ES NL

5 records

Macaron

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Yasemin Yalim

BG UA

4 records

Moratina

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.

ES NL

4 records

Markise

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

FR NL

4 records

Maeva

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

Roger Jaquléry

3 records

Lontano

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

WESTERN SEED ESPAÑA, S.A.

ES NL

3 records

Lupita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DE RUITER SEEDS

ES NL

3 records

LLN2957

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mas Seeds S.A.S.

4 records

Luce

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

KWS Saat AG, DE

ES HR

3 records

Lipstick

Active

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

Vletter, Marinus|Waddinxveen, Netherlands

DE NL

3 records

Manito

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

DE RUITER SEEDS

NL PL

3 records

Lion 9703 Aaron

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Lion Seeds LTD (UK)

HR IT

3 records

Milano

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

FR NL

3 records

LQN110

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mas Seeds S.A.S.

3 records

Lontrelos

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Barberet, Nicole|Antibes, France / Ducloux, Yves|Antibes, France

FR IT

3 records

Lutz

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

NORDSAAT Saatzuchtgesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung Herrn Dr. Ralf Schachschneider

AT DE

5 records

Long John

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Zeraim Gedera Ltd. Seed Company

FR PL

3 records

LID1094L CLP

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

IT SK

3 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845
Winter hardiness 27 261

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.