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.

Mickey

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

5 records

Mara

Terminated

Hedysarum coronarium L. · Sulla

ANNUNZIATO SICHETTI

3 records

MHR Empatia

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

4 records

MH Firenzza

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE S.A.R.L

5 records

Maslinko

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad (RS)

3 records

Marie Jo

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

P. Boon V.O.F.

3 records

Merilyn

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

4 records

Mascula

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

4 records

Marcello

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

VANDINTER RESEARCH B.V.

4 records

Merkys DS

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

4 records

Mezin

Protection expired

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

ITTU GHEORGHESAULESCU NICOLAEITTU MARIANAMUSTATEA POMPILIU

4 records

Maris Bead

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

W A CHURCH (BURES) LTD

3 records

Majesta

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Prograin Eurasia B.V.

4 records

Melsmart

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ILVO-PLANT 39

3 records

MEF4505

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

4 records

Melanto

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Stet Holland B.V./J.D. Stomps

5 records

Mely

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Selgen a.s., CZ

4 records

Mabel

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

FRITS HERLAAR

4 records

Magor

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Frank Jozsef / Palvoelgyi Laszlo / Nemeth Gizella / Ivan Jozsef / Banhidi Laszlone / Santa Istvanne / Peter Antalne

5 records

Matris

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

FERRI LUIGI

3 records

Ludic

Terminated

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

4 records

Medesa

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

NUNHEMS

6 records

Luce PV

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

LUGANO LEONARDO SRL

4 records

MABEL

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Nobbio G.

3 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.