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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ovsiannikova Nataliia Stanislavivna, Muzafarov Nail Miniiarovych, Ponurenko Serhii Hennadiiovych, Kytaiova Svitlana Serhiivna, Derkach Iryna Borysivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Sikalova Olena Valent
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
prof.Nikolaj Panayotov
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ARO VOLCANI CENTER
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
WILLIAM E DUFFETT
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Zeraim Gedera Ltd. Seed Company
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Pop Vriend Research B.V.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Rubakha Serhii Andriiovych, Reshetnikova Valentyna Semenivna, Solomonov Ruslan Viacheslavovych, Kostiuk Stanislav Vasyl`ovych, Lytvynenko Raisa Ivanivna, Ptashenchuk Oleksandr Mykytovych, Honcharuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Lytvynenko
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
KWS Vegetables Netherlands B.V.
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Babaiants Lazar Tihranovych, Kheifets Alla Markivna, Narhan Tetiana Pavlivna, Dorofieieva Zinaida Dmytrivna, Fedchenko Volodymyr Pavlovych, Yeryniak Mykola Ivanovych, Lyfenko Savelii Pylypovych,
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INT.INC/PIONEER OVERSEAS CORP.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
ASGROW SEED CO
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia
van Zanten Plants b.v
Zea mays L. · Maize
Horan Drinik
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Zhan-P`er Dufourk
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GmbH&Co.KG
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi
Wing Seed
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o