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. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Semences Cargill SA (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
ASGROW SEED CO
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Rijk Zwaan (NL)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Bruno Lefevre
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Dr. Dieter Stelling
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Maurizio Lottari
Zea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
A/S L DAEHNFELDT
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Semences Cargill SA (FR)/Etablissements M. Lesgourgues (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
R2n SAS (FR)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Serasem S.N.C. (Didier Decoudun)
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
HM.CLAUSE
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Sementi Dotto (IT)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Advanta Seeds B.V. (NL)
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Carneau Freres SA (FR)
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
LIMAGRAIN NEDERLAND| Limagrain Nederland B.V. (LG Europe-Research)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Limagrain Europe, FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Steve Thompson
Zea mays L. · Maize
Institute of field and vegetable crops - Novi Sad (SR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pierre GARRAUD
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Tezier SA (FR)