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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

Found in these crops

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.

Celtiko

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

INNOCENTI MAURO

IT
3 records

CB Cora

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CARLSBERG A/S

DK
5 records

Coral F

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

IONESCU NICULINA

RO
4 records

Cecilia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Yuksel Tohumculuk Tarim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.

PL
3 records

CB Cricket

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CARLSBERG A/S

DK
5 records

Allium porrum L. · Leek

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

NL
3 records

CB Chin Chin

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CARLSBERG A/S

DK
3 records

Casher

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Consul

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DELITZSCH| Delitzsch Pflanzenzucht Gesellschaft mit beschraenkter Haftung

DE
3 records

Cartel

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

VIJN| R. Vijn c/o Cebeco Seeds B.V.

DE
5 records

Lilium L. · Lily

PEACOK B.V.& IMANSE LELIEVEREDEL ING B.V.

NL
3 records

Colibri

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)

FR
4 records

Codimon

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MOREAU PHILIPPE

IT
3 records

Chagall

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Plant Breeding International Cambridge Ltd (GB)

FR
5 records

Conda

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

J.E. OHLSENS ENKE A/S

DK
3 records

Clove

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE

BE
5 records

Compass

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Holland-Select Research B.V.

NL
4 records

Cezar

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Cleope

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

GUERRESI SEMENTI S.R.L.

IT
3 records

Clelys

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

GIE de Recherche Europeenne sur les Gazons (FR)

FR
4 records

Centenaire

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

V. Jorion & Fils S.A.

BE
4 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

A L TOZER LTD

NL
4 records

CL122HP

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

HPR S.R.L.

IT
4 records

Casino

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

BODIL JONSSON

SE
4 records

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