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.

King of Marvel

Protection expired

Tulipa L. · Tulip

FA. C.J. DEKKER

2 records

Kincho 3

Active

Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion

Mikado Kyowa Seed Co. Ltd. (JP)

2 records

Klaxon

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PETOSEED CO

2 records

KWS Ataco

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

KM852R

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)

2 records

Kobuz

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

4 records

KWS AB201R

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

2 records

Kneja 595

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

N. Brusnyashki, D. Ilchovska, M. Gergova

3 records

KW 5GG5139

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Christof Bolduan

3 records

Kieverfros

Application submitted

Verbena L. · Vervain

Carla Moonen

2 records

KWS Odinis

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

KWS Lochow

3 records

Kiparis

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.Clause S.A.S.

3 records

Kibeles

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

KWS Havanero

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS Saat SE, Einbeck DE

3 records

Klegrato

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Klemm+Sohn GmbH &Co.KG

2 records

Krumovgrad 78C

Active

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

Antoaneta Yancheva, Valentin Yordanov

3 records

Kurmalyno

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PHILOSEED ESPAÑA, S.L.

3 records

Kros368M

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Cherchel, Vladyslav Iuriiovych Bodenko, Natalia Anatoliivna Abelmasov, Oleksii Viktorovych Dziubetskyi, Borys Volodymyrovych

3 records

Kros 287M steryl`na

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

3 records

Kros 265 S steryl`na

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych,

3 records

KWS Acer CLP

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

2 records

Kros 251M

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

3 records

Kros 222S steryl`na

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

3 records

Kicarl

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

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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