Variety traits
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.
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.
Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory
Sativa coop (IT)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
ASUR Plant Breeding S.A.S
Zea mays L. · Maize
SAATEN-UNION| SAATEN-UNION GMBH
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
SLUIS & GROOT BV (NL)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Hristo Georgiev
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Rene Baratin
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
ANDEL| Jacob van Andel
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Tezier SA (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT DONAU GES.M.B.H. & COKG
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
Have B.V.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
JOHANNES DIECKMANN
Rosa L. · Rose
GARTNERIET SKJOLDVANG A/S
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'aliment (FR)/Agri Obtentions SA (FR)
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
PEDERSEN CHR.| Chr. Pedersen c/o Zuchtstation Daehnfeldt
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
R.SHEMI LTD
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stephane Melkior
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Lantmännen SW Seed
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
Gie Grass
Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish
RAGT 2n, FR
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)