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.

Olguța F

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

BARBIERU ANCUTA

3 records

Nawra

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

4 records

NS H 498

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SINISA JOCIC / SANDRA CVEJIC / GORAN MALIDZA / VLADIMIR MIKLIC / NENAD DUSANIC

4 records

Monza

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Van Waveren Saaten GmbH

4 records

Mishel

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

M. Mihov, R. Todorova, D. Atanasova

5 records

Merlin

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SELGEN A.S

5 records

Maritza

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

INTERDOR, FR

3 records

LG5650M

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

LIMAGRAIN GENETICS GRANDES CULTURES S.A.

3 records

Lucian

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

VASILESCU LILIANABUDE ALEXANDRUPETCU ELENACIUCA MATILDA

4 records

Lagopesole

Active

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

GENETIC SERVICES S.R.L.

3 records

Kupa

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

3 records

KWS Hopping

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Momont Recherche Sarl

4 records

Korten

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

N. Mersinkov, N. Lazarov, S. Navushtanov, S. Mersinkova

4 records

Korana

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

3 records

Kiskun Jázmin

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KISKUN Kutatóközpont Kft., Kiskunhalas

3 records

Kehlibar

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Todorka Savova

4 records

Iceberg

Terminated

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

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

4 records

Horol

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sonets` Viktor Andriiovych, Pylypchenko Andrii Vasylovych, Tymchenko Viktor Naumovych, Marc Ham, Andre Letourneau, Alain Letourneau,

6 records

Gustaw

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

4 records

Guinda

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.

3 records

Gange

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

BERTONE SEMENTI SPA

3 records

FDL Ascendent

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

ITTU GHEORGHESAULESCU NICOLAEITTU MARIANAMUSTATEA POMPILIUMARINCIU CRISTINA MIHAELASERBAN GABRIELA

4 records

Estivalia

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

SEMILLAS BATLLE

3 records

Estica

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Globe Seeds B.V.

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.