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.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Shlomi Elyakim, IL
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Shlomi Elyakim, IL
Prunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum
Cot International S.A.R.L.
Beta vulgaris L. · Beet
Kuhn & Co International B.V.
Lupinus albus L. · White lupin
HEGE HANS-ULRICH| Hans-Ulrich Hege
Zea mays L. · Maize
CIBA GEIGY SPA- DIV. SEMENTI
Zea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Zea mays L. · Maize
Roland Debeuf
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Agraplus Inc (US)
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Probstdorfer Saatzucht Ges.m.b.H & Co KG
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Apollo Seeds (USA)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Reinhard Hemker
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Reinhard Hemker
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syngenta Participations AG
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Multi Tohum San. Tic. A.S.
Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
René Schoone
Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
FORTUNATO CALCAGNO
Zea mays L. · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
TOMATECH R&D ISRAEL L.T.D.