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.

LIMPLN13

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

4 records

Lesina

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

CREA-CENTRO DI RICERCA INGEGNERIA E TRASFORMAZIONI AGROALIMENTARI (CREA-IT-RM)

3 records

Luka

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Ljudmila Koren

3 records

Lucky Selen

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Budd Seed

5 records

LID1058L SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

3 records

Libeccio

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Societa Produttori Sementi S.p.A

4 records

Lumix

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

4 records

Liberlin

Terminated

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Dipl.Ing.agr. Heiner Busch in Fa. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG / Dipl.Ing. agr. Cord Schumann

4 records

LG50777

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

3 records

LBS1730

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

3 records

Leyland

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nordic Seed A/S

4 records

Letitby

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Gie Grass

3 records

Londaison

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Lab. De Phys. Veget., Barberet Et Ducloux Et Cie

3 records

Leny

Terminated

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

RijnPlant B.V.

3 records

Laurenzio

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG

4 records

LNR3495

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mas Seeds S.A.S.

4 records

Lupolba

Protection expired

Lavandula L. · Lavender

Peter Adriaan van de Pol^^^Unifarm Landbouwuniversiteit Wageningen^^^Bartels Breeding B.V.

3 records

Lolliloops

Active

Fargesia murielae (Gamble) T.P.Yi · Umbrella bamboo

Peter Herzog

3 records

LBS2924

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

3 records

Loggia

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Philipp Berner (+) / ESKUSA GmbH Herrn Dr. Fred Eickmeyer

4 records

LMAPU310

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

The Paradise Seed Company Pty Ltd

3 records

Lavender Orchid

Terminated

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Ellen Leue

3 records

Laika

Terminated

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

NILSSON ANDERS

4 records

Lisa Burgundy

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Dahli Trade B.V.

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.