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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.

Rosa L. · Rose

David Austin Roses

4 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

3 records

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

Trees Scott C

3 records

Gentiana L. · Gentian

TAKAHASHI RYO|TAKAMURA YUTARO|SUZUKI RINA|HIKAGE TAKASHI

3 records

Cfpc Moonstone

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Roy Stahlhut

3 records

CC2

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS Saat SE, Limagrain Europe S.A.S.

3 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

4 records

Caral

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Cécile Brabant

4 records

Chardonnay

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Nickerson International Research S.N.C.

3 records

Catina

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

5 records

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Talmadge Paul A.|Guadalupe, CA, US

3 records

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

Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US

3 records

Clematis L. · Clematis

Harrington Dominic|Wisbech, GB PE14 7AJ

3 records

Allura

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

3 records

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Koot Johannes Adrianus Maria

3 records

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Van Dijk Jan

3 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

PETER BECKMAN

3 records

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Kraan Kees Jan

3 records

ABRZ0005

Active

Aubrieta Adans. · Rock cress

Syngenta Participations AG

4 records

Boval

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Aldo Fossati Agroscope / Dario Fossati Agroscope / Hans Winzeler Agroscope / Michael Winzeler Agroscope / W. Saurer Agroscope

3 records

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Pedro Gonzalez-Portilla^^^John A. Schillinger

3 records

Abthunor

Active

Ranunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup

IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE BIANCHERI ALBERTO

3 records

Binoche

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Scheys Diederik A. M.

3 records

Bemol

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Mas Seeds S.A.S.

4 records

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