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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.

Adorabel

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

BEJO ZADEN

NL
5 records

YAMOON

Active

Begonia L. · Begonia

Yates Frederic C.

3 records

1Pnzq23

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

UA
3 records

Achilles

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

D. Biemond B.V

NL
5 records

7Purj07r

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

UA
3 records

Vikan

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

4 records

Zolmagiro

Application submitted

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

7Pzsj18r

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

UA
4 records

7Pyhf53b

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

UA
3 records

7Pmzw93r

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

UA
4 records

WDHQ2

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

3 records

Vision

Active

Vriesea Lindl. · Vriesea

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

3 records

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL

3 records

1Prqt18

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA

UA
3 records

VER00322

Active

Hemerocallis L. · Daylily

Heemskerk Gerardus J. C. M.

3 records

WQCD10

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

3 records

Worldwhite

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Van den Bos Breeding B.V.

3 records

Zoe

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Wulfinghoff Robert Paul

3 records

Cercis canadensis L. · Eastern redbud

Timothy Charles Brotzman

3 records

Vang

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

Graminor AS, N-2322 Ridabu

4 records

Valene

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Wiersum Plantbreeding B.V.

3 records

Ustie

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Institute of Agriculture of Ukrainian Academy of Agrarian Sciences

3 records

Zabouvio

Active

Bouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia

van Zanten Plants b.v

3 records

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