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.

RGT Somontano

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT IBERICA

4 records

RGT Expotrac

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

RAGT 2n

4 records

RGT Diogedur

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

4 records

NAV290

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Schillinger Genetics Inc

4 records

Slavonika

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

4 records

Rhetory

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

GIE GRASS (FR)

3 records

Monza

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

GIE GRASS (FR)

3 records

Marcheval

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Ets Claude Camille Benoist SA (FR)

5 records

RGT Insignia

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

RAGT 2n

5 records

LG Hipnosis

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

4 records

NAV346

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Schillinger Genetics Inc

3 records

KWS Corole

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

4 records

Piastre

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

CRAW-DPT SCIENCES DU VIVANT - UNITÉ D'AMÉLIORATION

4 records

OS Uran

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

3 records

OS Olimpija

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

3 records

LG Reventon

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

4 records

Keurdor

Protection expired

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Societe Eraf (FR)

3 records

Guisane

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

GIE de Recherche Europeenne sur les Gazons (FR)

4 records

Fluor

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

3 records

Fadela

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

3 records

Larisa

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agrigenetics (HR)

3 records

Furbo

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

BILONI MASSIMO

3 records

Defender

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

3 records

Kasin

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

VARIOS OBTENTORES

4 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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