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.
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Louis Poloni (FR)
Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL
Allium sativum L. · Garlic
COOPERATIVA DEL CAMPO SANTA. MONICA S.C. DE C-LM
Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Agricultural Research Institute
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Coöperatie Avebe U.A.
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
ROGOWSKA HODOWLA ROśLIN SP. Z O.O. W DąBROWCE GORNEJ
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Holland Bolroy Markt B.V.
Tulipa L. · Tulip
REUS C. TH. FA
Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Schoone Rene
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Rene Monteux-Caillet (FR)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Agroscope (DC)
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
P.H. Petersen Saatzucht Lundsgaard GmbH (DE)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
PETERSON Seed Co. Inc. (US)
Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil
HORTIVAL DIFFUSION SAS (FR)
Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean
A L TOZER LTD
Avena sativa L. · Oat
MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Serasem, FR
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Cargill Genetique Europe (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. · Spelt
MTA Agrártudományi Kutatóközpont MGI, Martonvásár
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
GSN Semences SAS (FR)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Danespo A/S