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.

Marcelo

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

2 records

Maltot

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Meritropical

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

ENTHOVEN ADRIANUS W.M.

2 records

Malambo

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

4 records

MEI SCIANG

Protection expired

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Nobbio G.

2 records

Mako nice

Terminated

Allium porrum L. · Leek

ROGER MAES

2 records

Macondo

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)

2 records

M77

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

3 records

Malinowy Henryka

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Szkola Glowna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego

3 records

Maillargrosse

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Euro Pepinieres SCEA (FR)/Arsene Maillard (FR)

2 records

Medusa

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

ENTE NAZIONALE RISI

2 records

Maty

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

BREZEANU CREOLABREZEANU PETRE MARIANAMBARUS SILVICA

3 records

Medelina

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tzvetelin Yankow, "Florian" OOD

3 records

Matilda

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nordsaat Saatzucht GmbH Saatzucht Langenstein

3 records

Marzin

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)

2 records

Marzano

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

N.SEMENCOOP

2 records

Maddiper

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NEIKER-INSTITUTO VASCO DE INVESTIGACIÓN Y DESARROLLO AGRARIO, S.A.

3 records

Mattanstill

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Matthews Nurseries Ltd (NZ)

2 records

Marvin

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Cluser Breeding International GmbH, Sörup DE

2 records

Maggiodoro

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

GIORGI BENITO / PORFIRI ORIANA

3 records

LSR90002

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

2 records

Marsico

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Biogya s.r.l. Italy

2 records

M8582Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

3 records

Lycotom

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HAZERA GENETICS

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.