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.

Zeus

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

CZ DE DK PL UA

14 records

SW Ingeborg

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Svalöf Weibull (SE)

EE FI LT LV SE

12 records

SW Clara

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Svalöf Weibull (SE)

DE EE LT LV SE

11 records

Sanditi

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

H.J.M. Barenbrug

DE FR NL PL

11 records

Aurelia

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Reinhard Hemker

AT HU LT RO SK UA

9 records

Tresor

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

WIM VLETTER

BE DE FR NL PL

7 records

RGT Kilimanjaro

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FI FR LT PL

11 records

Sombrero

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Societe des Mais Europeens Sarl (FR)

CZ FR IT PL SK

7 records

Vulkano

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

VERENIGDE KWEEKBEDRIJVEN BV

ES FR IE IT NL

8 records

PR36P85

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

AT BG HU IT SK

9 records

PR64H32

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

BG HR IT RO UA

10 records

SY Glorietta

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Syngenta Participations,CH

CZ PL UA

9 records

Ranee

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH, Böhnhausen DE

CZ DE HU PL UA

9 records

Pondus

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Svalof Weibull AB

DK FR PL SE

10 records

Poulspor

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)

DE DK FR NL SE

7 records

KWS Dacanto

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS Lochow

BE DK LT PL

8 records

Limes

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DLF B.V.

BE FR NL PL

13 records

Gazelle

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Maribo Seed International ApS

DE DK FR IE PL

8 records

Fangio

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.

BE DE FR NL PL

7 records

Gamet

Protection expired

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Saaten - Union (DE)

DE EE HR HU SI

8 records

Keila

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Delley Seeds and Plants

EE FI LT PL SE

9 records

Farmaleo

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

HYBRO SAATZUCHT GMBH and CO KG

AT CZ DE DK PL

9 records

Joana

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)

AT BG FR HR HU

8 records

Cordelia

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DK EE FR NL PL

7 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.