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.

KW 7R1108

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

George Musat

4 records

KWS Brennum

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

3 records

LG Radana

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

4 records

LG Compass

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Limagrain UK

5 records

KW 1F1815

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Yann Bougot

4 records

LG 5385 PR

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

3 records

Kurakatsi

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CONSERVATION VARIETY

3 records

LDH1656

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mas Seeds S.A.S.

4 records

Lemon Pixie

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

McRae, Edward A|Boring, OR

3 records

Lanzarote

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

5 records

Kondor

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PKB Agroekonomik, Beograd

5 records

Lage

Active

Vicia benghalensis L. · Purple vetch

INIAV - Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e Veterinaria.

3 records

Kosima

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG

4 records

Laser II

Active

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

Seedmark

3 records

Kombino

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Agroscope

3 records

Komandos

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Laipert

4 records

Koleda

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Jost Sjeme-istraživanja j.d.o.o. (HR)

3 records

Konto

Protection expired

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

3 records

KWS Calendis

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Lochow

4 records

Lachish

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Y.EFRAT/VULCANI C

4 records

Labrador

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

3 records

KWS Alicium

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS Lochow

4 records

Kurt

Protection expired

Avena sativa L. · Oat

BERTHOLD BAUER

4 records

KM Gyöngy

Application submitted

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

KRF Gyöngyös "Fleischmann Rudolf" Kutatóintézet, Kompolt

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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