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.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Lantmaennen ek foer
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
ENZA ZADEN| Enza Zaden Deutschland GmbH & Co KG
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
GROSS ERIC| Eric Gross
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
MATTON CLOVIS
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Soltis S.A.S. France
Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat
Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
ROTHWELL PLANT BREEDERS (GB)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Les Graines Caillard Sa (FR)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Аernoudt Aardse
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Nunhems BV (NL)
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG
Zea mays L. · Maize
Bruno Lefevre
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Top Seeds International
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Andreas Gertz
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Nordsaat Saatzuchtgesellschaft mbH
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Royal Sluis Vegetables BV (NL)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR