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.

Cadeau

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

ABED FONDEN

4 records

Brigitte

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Dr. Martin G. Schnock (+) / Edith von Bourscheidt / Dr. Alfred Müller in Fa. Fink GmbH

4 records

Bies

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

3 records

Caban

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Impresa Agricola Graglia Matteo

5 records

Bellini

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

4 records

Biscoto

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

LEMAIRE DEFFONTAINES SEMENCES

3 records

Biscarosso

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

SEMILLAS BISCAYART S.A.

4 records

Brezza

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

Sardo Piemontese Sementi Soc. Coop. Società Agricola

4 records

Benchmark

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

3 records

Blizzard

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

GIE Linea Semences de lin (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)

4 records

Britta

Terminated

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

BERNER| Philipp Berner

4 records

Boogi

Protection expired

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

DLF-TRIFOLIUM| DLF-Trifolium A/S

3 records

Bomba

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

4 records

Barytine

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

3 records

Baroudeur

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Serasem, FR

4 records

Blizzard

Active

Bromus sitchensis Trin. · Alaska brome

GIE GREEN GENETICS (FR)

3 records

Barntley

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Barenbrug Holland B.V.

4 records

Bobby

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SZB POLSKA SP.Z O O. SP.K.

5 records

Barakal

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

LABOULET SEMENCES

3 records

Banco

Terminated

Bromus catharticus Vahl · Rescue grass

GIE GREEN GENETICS (FR)

3 records

Bancal

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)

5 records

Banxxyr

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

3 records

Barmedal

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

3 records

Baccara

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Carneau Freres SA (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.