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.

Capvert

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

MONSANTO SAS,FR

6 records

Capricio

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)

4 records

Bul Milenium

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Nadezhda Antonova

4 records

Canto

Active

Onobrychis viciifolia Scop. · Common sainfoin

MICHEL (FR)

3 records

Bucur

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PATRU Nicolae, RO

3 records

Bracco

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

PIONEER HI-BRED INT

4 records

Boucle

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Artur Maj

3 records

Blueprint

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Limagrain UK

3 records

Cannavaro

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

CO.SE.ME. S.R.L.

4 records

Brizac

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

RAGT 2N S.A.S

4 records

Cala

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Texas Agricultural Experiment Station/ USDA-ARS

4 records

Cardigan

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

MICHEL OBTENTION

3 records

Caid

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2n

6 records

Camarsol

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Cargill Genetique Europe (FR)

4 records

Callas

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

NICKERSON INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH GEIE

4 records

Caledonian Pearl

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CALEDONIA POTATO HOLDINGS LTD

5 records

Calador

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

4 records

Brutus

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

Calimera

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

4 records

Bonitus

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saatbau Linz OÖ. Landes-Saatbaugen. reg.Gen.m.b.H.

3 records

Cakestar

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Maillard Arsene / Maillard Laurence

5 records

Broadway

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordic Seed A/S

4 records

Burpees Short N Sweet

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

BURPEE EUROPE LIMITED

3 records

Bombonet

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Semillas Certificadas Castells S.L.

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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