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.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Institute of Field & Vegetable Crops (RS)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
KWS Saat AG, DE
Bromus catharticus Vahl · Rescue grass
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)
Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp
GAUCA CONSTANTINLUCA MIHAI ALEXANDRUSIRITEANU VIOREL
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
Groetzner Management GmbH
Zea mays L. · Maize
HOLDEN'S FOUNDATION SEEDS INC.
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
MATTON CLOVIS
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
Public domain
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
KNAAP| Ir.J. van der Knaap c/o Fides Beheer B.V.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SEMUNDO SAATZUCHT GMBH
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
RAGT SA (FR)
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
Cirad-Ca (FR)
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) , Agri-Obtentions S.A.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Verneuil Semences de Provence (FR)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Andre Letourneau, Alain Letourneau,
Astrantia L. · Masterwort
AAD Geerlings
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
L. DAEHNFELDT A/S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Bouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia
Joannes Maria Franciscus De Jong
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Tulipa L. · Tulip
A.C.M. Smit en Zn. Bloembollenkwekerij
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
DAVID IONICAMANEA DANIELABARBIERU ANCUTA