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
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Nicolae Parvu
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
E.R.S.A. Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Beta vulgaris Leaf Beet Group · Swiss chard
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Tulipa L. · Tulip
J.A. Borst Bloembollen B.V.^^^J.W. Reus Bloembollen B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Domaine Public (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Agro Seed Service B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN GENETICS GRANDES CULTURES S.A.
Lilium L. · Lily
Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Betaseed
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT DR H C HEGE GBRMBH
Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton
PROGEN SEED INC.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
IRTA/FITO
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
HOLDEN FOUNDATION SEED
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
COOP "DE ZPC"
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
NICKERSON (UK)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Hostieva Natalia Volodymyrivna, Hostiev IEvhen IUriiovych,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
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