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.

Gobi

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

Glowing Star

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

2 records

Arvel

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

Eurosorgho (FR)

2 records

Aruski

Terminated

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

Sud Cereales (FR)

2 records

Cariad

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY (GB)

3 records

Flish

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

EUROSEMILLAS

3 records

88P71

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

PIONEER HI-BRED INT

2 records

Farmeriko

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SeedGenetic GmbH

2 records

Elcesar

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS ALMERIA I+D,S.L.

2 records

Elsiux

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ERMA ZADEN EXPORT B.V.

2 records

Estany

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

CAMARA ARROSSERA DEL MONTSIA, SCCL

3 records

Esperado

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

INIA/IRTA/IFAPA/ITACYL/FUNDESCAM-ITAP

3 records

Bc414

Active

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

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

3 records

Abago

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Bejo Zaden B.V.

3 records

Elora

Terminated

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Tezier SA (FR)

2 records

B1458

Terminated

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

Popcorn Zangger Hybrids (US)

2 records

DRTX6695

Application submitted

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

Bayer Holland B.V.

2 records

DKC5051YG

Terminated

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

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

2 records

Dexan

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

4 records

DK532 Waxy

Terminated

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

MONSANTO COMPANY, US

2 records

SS7A

Active

Prunus x limeixing (J. Y. Zhang & Z. M. Wang) Y. H. Tong & N. H. Xia

Lowell Glen Bradford

3 records

Django

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

KWS Momont Recherche Sarl

3 records

Vertita

Active

Physalis alkekengi L. · Chinese lantern

Handelskwekerij Verheijen V.O.F

2 records

Charlotte

Protection expired

Crambe hispanica L. subsp. abyssinica (Hochst. ex R. E. Fr.) Prina · Abyssinian mustard

CEBECO ZADEN B.V.

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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