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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

Found in these crops

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.

PYNOT

Terminated

Clematis L. · Clematis

PYNE KEN

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

2 records

PHALAGUC

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

PH26V11

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

4 records

PH1M6S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc Pioneer Overseas Corporation

2 records

P0312y

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

POST301

Active

Hybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton

Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat

2 records

PETWIBLVGR

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Pomry

Terminated

Crocosmia Planch. · Montbretia

SHEILA POMEROY

2 records

Petpar

Active

Ajuga reptans x Ajuga tenorei

Elsworth Kelly

2 records

PH3GK

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

2 records

Ph1ddv

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

Ph1d3v

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

PEZZ0004

Terminated

Pentas lanceolata (Forssk.) K. Schum. · Egyptian starcluster

Syngenta Flowers LLC

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Pennine

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Saaten GMBH

2 records

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