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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

Found in these crops

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.

Quercita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

MARALDI ANDREA

IT
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Thierry Andre

UA
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Batashova Mariia IEvhenivna, Dubenets Mykola Vasylovych, Tyshcenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych,

UA
3 records

QIC78IV

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

UA
3 records

Queen

Active

Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat

Pietrzak sp. z o.o. sp. k.

PL
2 records

PV1857

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

KWS VEGETABLES B.V.

NL
3 records

Redouté

Active

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt

DÉPARTEMENT DE LUTTE BIOLOGIQUE

BE
3 records

PROFI

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SAATZUCHT STRENG-ENGELEN GMBH&CO. KG

DK
3 records

Ramada

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

ASGROW SEED COMPANY

IT
3 records

Ptolemeos

Protection expired

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

GOLDEN WEST SEED RESEARCH Co.

GR
2 records

Puntero

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

ES
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Batashova Mariia IEvhenivna, Dubenets Mykola Vasylovych, Tyshcenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych,

UA
3 records

Purissima King

Terminated

Tulipa L. · Tulip

FA VAN DER SALM-DE GOEDE V.O.F.

NL
2 records

Pulsar

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

NL
2 records

Punxa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

F.CASAÑAS, J.CASALS, L.BOSCH

ES
3 records

Primula

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

MOTTO MARIO

IT
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

NL
2 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

AGROALIMENTARE SUD S.P.A.

IT
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

prof.Dimitar Genchev, prof.Ivan Kiryakov

BG
3 records

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

HAO-DEMETER Cotton and Industrial Crops Institute

GR
2 records

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

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Proslav 44

Terminated

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

Boris A. Stoyanov, Boris K. Chinchev

BG
2 records

Avena sativa L. · Oat

C.S.I.C.-AULA DEI

ES
2 records

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