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.

RGT Folerpa

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

RAGT 2n

3 records

RGT Ferradur

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

RAGT 2n

3 records

Os 4375

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

2 records

Orange Cream

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

RGT Distinxxion Waxy

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

Rebela

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

3 records

Prana

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

Mriia MS

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Kravchenko Viktor Mykolaiovych, Borysov Viktor Mykolaiovych, Fedko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

3 records

Phw53

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

2 records

KWS Adagio

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rainer Leipert

3 records

Kurko

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

Ludical

Terminated

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

2 records

Jarhama

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SESVANDERHAVE, N.V./S.A.

2 records

P1535Y

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

2 records

IMIDA-NOVAMED-209-NCA

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

JOSE E.COS TERRER/ANTONIO CARRILLO NAVARRO/ALFONSO GUEVARA GAZQUEZ/FEDERICO GARCIA MONTIEL/DOMINGO LOPEZ ORTIZ

6 records

LG31392

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.

2 records

Os 4377

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

2 records

Os 3994

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

2 records

Lanister

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

Huboss YG

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

2 records

KWS Luminus

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

Kazar

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

L CLAUSE S.A.

4 records

Giroud

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

KWS VEGETABLES B.V.

4 records

MT Maksym

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Dow AgroSciences VmbH.

2 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.