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.

Esgueva

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

INIA-OTRI

4 records

Fenice

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Graines Gautier SA (FR)

3 records

FD Chop

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

2 records

ES7758

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lidea France S.A.S

3 records

Federer

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RAGT CZECH S.R.O.

3 records

FD Aikido

Active

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR

2 records

Enigme

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory

COSUCRA-GROUP WARCOING S.A. - CHICOLINE

2 records

Elastic Love

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

Erme

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Maia Raudseping 75%, Valve Jaagus 15%, Kaljo Kask 10%

3 records

Favonia

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Sativa Rheinau AG

3 records

Farmakita

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

2 records

Fanga

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

2 records

Ego

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

NOVARTIS SEEDS

2 records

Enzako

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

3 records

EG7A71

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Lidea France S.A.S

3 records

EG069-R

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PROSEME SRL

2 records

Eeuwsar

Protection expired

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

KWEKERIJ P.E.J. EEUWES HUISEN B.V.

2 records

Eneko

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Fabulor

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Unisigma G.I.E., Limagrain Europe S.A.S.

4 records

Fabel Sejet

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

4 records

Earlibird

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Illinois Foundation Seeds Central Office and Research (US)

2 records

Ema

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

4 records

Earl

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

Hazera Seeds B.V.

3 records

Dylan

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Maisadour Semences, FR

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.