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.

Marvinka

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)

4 records

Milgunt

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

VAN DER PLOEG'S (NL)

2 records

Mgc 1004

Terminated

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Maripharm Beheer B.V.

3 records

Marylou

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Mts. G.M. Bunk

3 records

Marquis

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Maxinel

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin SA (FR)

3 records

Miele

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BIOGYA SEEDS

2 records

Marsicana

Terminated

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Panora s.p.a.

2 records

Milkio

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Argenetics Semillas Argentina

2 records

Milfeuil

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

GIE-AM.FOURRAGERE

2 records

Marquesita

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

4 records

Maronia

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Mandy

Terminated

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

Kwekerij Amstelzicht B.V.

2 records

Mariage

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Hobaho Testcentrum voor Siergewassen

2 records

Meteore

Active

Avena strigosa Schreb. · Black oat

Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)

2 records

Mida

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

ENTE NAZIONALE RISI

2 records

Markesa

Terminated

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Panora s.p.a.

2 records

Menhir

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

ISI SEMENTI SPA

2 records

Mesa Queen

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

ENZA ZADEN| Enza Zaden Deutschland GmbH & Co KG

3 records

Marita

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Dr. Hans Buttenschön

3 records

Mariennet

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Mangenta

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard

Nunhems Germany GmbH

3 records

Mandoline

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

Serasem, FR

2 records

Marano 0501

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

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.