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.

Carol

Active

Carum carvi L. · Caraway

VINATORU COSTEL

4 records

Calao

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SARL ADRIEN MOMONT ET FILS, FR

4 records

Calisi

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordic Seed A/S

4 records

Chianos

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

ASSAM (AGENZIA SERVIZI SETTORE AGROALIMENTARE DELLE MARCHE) / UNIVERSITA' POLITECNICA DELLE MARCHE

4 records

Cheremosh

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sonets` Viktor Andriiovych, Pylypchenko Andrii Vasylovych, Tymchenko Viktor Naumovych, Marc Ham, Andre Letourneau, Alie Leturno,

5 records

Caprice

Terminated

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

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen

4 records

Butter Pixie

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

McRae, Edward A|Boring, OR

3 records

Charbell

Active

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Buenos

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

E.R.S.A. Friuli-Venezia Giulia

3 records

Chloi

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Zouliamis Nikolaos

4 records

Capetown

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

4 records

Buddha

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

Szatmary Miklos / Matiz Julianna / Szuecs Zoltan / Nyiredi Szabolcs

4 records

Charmena

Active

Glandularia x hybrida (hort. ex Groenl. & Rümpler) G. L. Nesom & Pruski · Common Garden Verbena

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Callisto

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Sjödin, Jan

4 records

Catinca

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

MARTURA TEODORSCHITEA MARIAVARGA PAUL MIHAIL

4 records

Cali

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

Semences De France (FR)

4 records

Botond

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Muranyi Istvan / Szalai Gyoergy / Harangi Laszlo

4 records

Brecht

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

Hazera Seeds B.V.

3 records

Borna

Terminated

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

4 records

Carnia

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Universita Degli Studi Di Udine

3 records

Čačanka 10

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Bioprodukt d.o.o

4 records

Brujo

Active

Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil

CRIADERO EL CENCERRO S.A.

4 records

Celina SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

3 records

Botasol

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MONSANTO SAS,FR

4 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.