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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.

R98114W

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CROOKHAM COMPANY

2 records

Robin Hood

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

2 records

RIJNBO705

Protection expired

Bougainvillea Comm. ex Juss. · Bougainvillea

RijnPlant B.V.

2 records

SAKZIN015

Active

Zinnia x marylandica D. M. Spooner et al.

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

2 records

Rosie

Active

Verbascum L. · Mullein

Rijnbeek Nicolaas A. M.

2 records

Renate

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

2 records

Red Silhouette

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Yrjo Heinonen KY, FIN-45360 Valkeala

2 records

Sherbet Blend

Active

Phlox L. · Phlox

A. VERSCHOOR HORTICULTURE IMPORT-EXPORT B.V

2 records

Salmon Lineker

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Goldstock Breeding

2 records

SAKPXC045

Application submitted

x Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa

Moriya Kawashima

2 records

Ruice2535a

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

H.C.A De Groot

2 records

RUDLS291

Active

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Nova Perenne B.V.

2 records

Ruby Star

Active

Astrantia major L. · Masterwort

Ferdinandushof V.O.F.

2 records

Rubymine

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Van Gaalen Irenaeus Antonius Maria

2 records

Ramiro

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Semundo B.V., NL-9970 AA Ulrum

2 records

Red Balance

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Royal Valentine

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Jacqueline Vennik

2 records

R18006

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

POULPAH094

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

SCHROLLA15

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Schroll Management ApS

2 records

R06018

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

Ruiropio

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

De Ruiter's Nieuwe Rozen B.V.

2 records

RUIPG0187A

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V.

2 records

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