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.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Hodowla Roslin Sobotka Grupa Danko, Spolka z o.o.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
PEDRO ALVAREZ, S.L.
Allium porrum L. · Leek
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
WESTERN SEED INTERNATIONAL B.V.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Domaine Public (FR)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Pop Vriend Research B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Van Waveren Saaten GmbH
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
Biogya s.r.l. Italy
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Clause Tezier, FR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Group. Agr. Essonnois (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Clause Tezier, FR
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
OLTER SRL
Zea mays L. · Maize
CREA- CENTRO DI RICERCA PER LA CEREALICOLTURA (CREA-CI-BG) / FONDAZIONE MORANDO BOLOGNINI
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
J.W.P. Kolk Bloemen B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
CREA- CENTRO DI RICERCA PER LA CEREALICOLTURA (CREA-CI-BG) / FONDAZIONE MORANDO BOLOGNINI
Zea mays L. · Maize
CREA- CENTRO DI RICERCA PER LA CEREALICOLTURA (CREA-CI-BG) / FONDAZIONE MORANDO BOLOGNINI
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Sporoparagogiki Josephides & Sia Ltd
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Domaine Public (FR)
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
DEUTSCHE SAATGUTGESELLSCHAFT
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SIGCO COMPANY
Zea mays L. · Maize
GOLDEN HARVEST/J.C. ROBINSON
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Semences COOP de Pau
Zea mays L. · Maize
SeedGenetic GmbH