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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.

Anemone hupehensis Lemoine · Japanese anemone

Yoshihiro Kanazawa

3 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Ph40b

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PH2VE

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PH1KPK

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

Ph1cyh

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., USA

3 records

Ph11sp

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Phwrw

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PHR1R

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PHJ8C

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PHE35

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PHD62

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Poulcot008

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

3 records

Puma

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Hybris BV

3 records

PH7JB

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PH7CH

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Ph4cm5

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Ph474b

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Overseas Corporation/ Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., USA

5 records

Phw0v

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

PHVCK

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

PH8WD

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

PHF4R

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

3 records

Philodendron verrucosum L. Mathieu ex Schott

van der Arend Rene P. A.

3 records

Ph18t0

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

3 records

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