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. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Johan David
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Miladinovic Dragana, Radeka Ilija, Dedic Bosko, Jockovic Milan, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Jockovic Milan, Dusanic Nenad, Miklic Vladimir, Cvejic Sandra, Jocic Sinisa,
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
J.CAST.LEON/C.AHORR.LEON
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Boryslav Kobyl`sky, Srbyslav Denchych,
Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Illinois Foundation Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
BURPEE NL B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley
L. DÆHNFELDT A/S
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
Domaine Public (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
GEBRUDER DIPPE SAATZUCHT GMBH
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.
Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Stoiakovich Milisav, Purar Bozhana, Yotskovich Dzhordzhe, Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad,
Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Schoone Rene
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
BALTZIS NIKOLAOS (GR)
Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Allium sativum L. · Garlic
Top Semence (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)