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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

Found in these crops

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.

Capito

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Hazera Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Borealis

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Bolea YG

Active

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

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Canelle

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Serasem S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Capua

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
3 records

Bono

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
2 records

Capri

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)

FR
2 records

BTS 5435 N

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed Inc. (US)

FR
2 records

Campanille

Withdrawn

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

MOMMERSTEEG INTERNATIONAL

DE
2 records

Camden

Active

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

CROOKHAM COMPANY

NL
2 records

Cantoya

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

KING AGRO

ES
2 records

Bolido

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)

ES
3 records

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yuksel Tohumculuk LTD

UA
2 records

BROOM

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

NICKERSON (UK)

IE
3 records

Calgarhi

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Agra Società del Seme s.r.l.

BE
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

GSN Semences SAS (FR)

FR
3 records

Bohun

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Kryvosheieva Olena Vatslavivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuz`myshyna Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,

UA
3 records

Borna

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
2 records

Caprice

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
4 records

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