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.

Rizaleta

Active

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

RG300A

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

RISO GALLO S.P.A.

4 records

Reflex

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Lemaire Deffontaines (FR)

4 records

Restone

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.

3 records

Relight

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

REVECU II B.V.

3 records

Renine

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

REVECU BV

3 records

Regactif

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

GIE de Recherche Europeenne sur les Gazons (FR)

4 records

Regina

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

California Florida Plant Company L.P.

3 records

Reform

Active

Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish

Dr. Hans Baukloh in Fa. KWS SAAT SE

6 records

RGT LLincoln

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT Semences, FR

3 records

Ricastello

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Semillas Certificadas Castells S.L.

5 records

Recital

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.

4 records

RHA-N-49

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

6 records

RH591

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Jose Romon Perez Monreal

4 records

Raimu

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Clause Tezier, FR

3 records

Rastaban

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

NUNHEMS

5 records

Refocus

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

REVECU II B.V.

3 records

Reflex

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed Inc. (US)

3 records

Raba

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

RAGT SA (FR)

3 records

RGT Gwendalac

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

RAGT 2N S.A.S

4 records

Rednex

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale

MORAVOSEED

3 records

Quatrox

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Secobra Saatzucht

4 records

R 110006 X 48

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Andreas Gertz

4 records

QVI504

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Roland Debeuf

5 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.