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.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
VLG Verband länd. Genos. (AT)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Verneuil Recherche SA (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
PURE SEED TESTING
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
VANDERHAVE GRASSES B.V.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Unisigma GIE (FR)/Societe Europeenne de Semences NV/SA (BE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Secobra Recherches, FR
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Pernilla Vallenback
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
KWS, D
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Sebastien Chatre
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GMBH and CO.KG
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Yap Reus
Secale cereale L. · Rye
Peer Wilde^^^Brigitta Schmiedchen^^^Jutta Menzel
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Sejet Planteforaedling, DK
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Serasem S.A.S.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
POLAK| Ing. E. Polak c/o Institut Piestany / POLAK| Ing. J. Polak c/o Institut Piestany / SEDLAK| Ing. L. Sedlak c/o Institut Piestany
Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion
Jock Rudi
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Remy ROUANET
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Vista Research
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT STRENG-ENGELEN GMBH&CO. KG