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.

Politiko

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Agricultural Research Institute

2 records

Polyp

Terminated

Vicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch

LITTMANN KG| Saatzucht H. Littmann KG

2 records

Piky

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

IRTA/FITO

4 records

Pevele

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory

Florimond Desprez SA (FR)

2 records

Petronella

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

PHYTONOVA HOLDING B.V.

2 records

Pistachio Cake

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Szczepan Marczyński

2 records

Pogo

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

5 records

Piano

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Asgrow Seed Company (US)

2 records

Ph2pnc

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

2 records

Ph2gs0

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

GORAN DRINIC

4 records

Pobler

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hort Seed Mediterrani S.L

3 records

Perfection noir

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Plessis

Active

Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip

Clause Tezier, FR

2 records

Pink Ardour

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Mastenbroek Breeding Rights BV

2 records

Platika Florinis

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAO-DEMETER Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources

2 records

Petit coeur de boeuf

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Pesma

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Shkorich Drahan, Burlov Viktor Vasylovych,

4 records

Patones

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SIA(COM.MADRID)INIA(MADRI

2 records

Pilgrim PZO

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Norbert Starck^^^Peter Franck

3 records

Perdro

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Ets Charles Lafite Sarl (FR)

3 records

Piilu

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Uno Kivistik, Aili Kivistik

2 records

Paradiz

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych

3 records

Pink Wave

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

KIRIN BREWERY CO LTD

2 records

Pickling

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Kees Broersen Zaden

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.