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.

115/IINS x 312NS/5

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

3 records

Ajaxx duo

Terminated

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

R 2n (FR)

2 records

20M60su

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Yves BIOULAC

3 records

Alecoz

Terminated

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

Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Aguadulce supersimonia à très longue cosse

Active

Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean

SIMON LOUIS (FR)/Domaine Public (FR)

2 records

Adalid

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

AGRAR SEMILLAS, S.A.

3 records

Adalfa

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

C.S.I.C.-AULA DEI

2 records

AGBC173

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Peter Lynch

3 records

ABS Anka

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

"Agro Bio Semena"OOD - Sofia (BG)

2 records

Zowitre

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

227WH123

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

3 records

Zomelo

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Zastashin

Active

Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice

Van Zanten Breeding B.V.

2 records

Admirax

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.

3 records

ALC 103

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

ALCALIBER, S.A.

3 records

Ahome

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

3 records

Zanbritta

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

KONINKLIJKE VAN ZANTEN B.V.

2 records

Albaro

Protection expired

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

Christoph Kleinhanns / Elke Siebecke

3 records

Zanlormeo

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

2 records

ZANLORETTA

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

2 records

61F32R

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Frantz Boudet

3 records

Yolaporte

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Wendy Bergman

2 records

Absolute

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

SIMPLOT J.| J.R. Simplot Company d/b/a Jacklin Seed

2 records

Afrio

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

GSN Semences SAS (FR)

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.