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. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi
Erbe/Erbengemeinschaft Karl und Walter Hild
Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp
Laiko Iryna, Mishcenko Serhii, Kyrychenko Hanna
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc (US)/Pioneer Overseas Corporation (US)
Gerbera L. · Gerbera
Eveleens, J.
Secale cereale L. · Rye
KWS Lochow
Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean
UNIVERSITA DI TORINO, DI.VA.P.R.A.
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
Koninklijke van Zanten b.v.
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Lindorfer Jochen
Zea mays L. · Maize
Morvillier, Luc
Zea mays L. · Maize
Luc Morvillier
Phaseolus coccineus L. · Runner bean
AMARANT, FANČI PERDIH S.P.
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
BARBERET & BLANC, S.A.
Brassica oleracea L. (Red Cabbage Group) · Red cabbage
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Secale cereale L. · Rye
KWS Lochow
Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip
KWEKERIJ MEESLOUWER V.O.F.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Zea mays L. · Maize
Morvillier, Luc
Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil
HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute
Zea mays L. · Maize
Luc Morvillier
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Heinrich Busch
Zea mays L. · Maize
Luc Morvillier
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
SCHNOCK MARTIN| Dr. Martin G. Schnock (+) / WEIL| Irina Weil in Fa. Bruno Nebelung GmbH & Co. KG
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA