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.

Ateca

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

INIA-DIP.ARAGON

2 records

Asturion

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

6 records

Balou

Withdrawn

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

HilverdaFlorist B.V.

2 records

Bachovitiki

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CONSERVATION VARIETY

2 records

BACCHUS

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

P.BREED.INT.CAMBRIDGE

3 records

Atlantic Ocean

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Leek Inc.

2 records

ASFNBF0680

Terminated

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Laurence Maillard, Arsene Maillard

3 records

Asdrubal

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

Monsanto Agricultura España S.L.U.

4 records

Annecy Dark

Active

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

Deliflor Royalties B.V

2 records

AT4410

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Sebastien Chatre

3 records

Baikal

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

W. von Borries-Eckendorf GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft Dr. Hanna Meier zu Beerentrup

3 records

Astrel

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin SA (FR)

3 records

Asti

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Tezier SA (FR)

2 records

Arthuro

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

BALTZIS NIKOLAOS (GR)

2 records

Baby Oakleaf

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

TAKII EUROPE B V

2 records

Ardente

Active

Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum G. Don · Shallot

Domaine Public (FR)

3 records

Ardash

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rysin Leonid Mykhailovych

3 records

Arsenal

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

LUGANO LEONARDO SRL

3 records

Aquarel

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING S.A.

2 records

AN20LM03

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Dejan Jovanovic

3 records

Aridea

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HAO-DEMETER-Fodder Crops and Pastures Institute

2 records

Andréa

Protection expired

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

Linéa Semences de Lin G.I.E.

3 records

Anchuela

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SIA(COM.MADRID)INIA(MADRI

2 records

Ametiszt

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Fotos Janos / Fotos Janosne dr. Kadar Katalin / Kalman Laszlo / Szel Sandor / Gyulavari Oszkar / Szell Endre

3 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.