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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.

PENSPLIT

Withdrawn

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

SIDNEY JAMES JONES|DAVID JAMES JONES

2 records

Ph0v0

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

2 records

Ph02t

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

2 records

Novara

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Nolgold

Active

Nolana L.

Godard Claude

2 records

PEPZ0004

Active

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Syngenta Participations AG

2 records

Pink Heart

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Green Harvest Pacific Holdings Ltd

2 records

Palmyra

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Hybris B.V.

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

2 records

Pacvet

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

CHRISTA HOFMANN

2 records

Campanula punctata Lam. x Campanula takesimana Nakai

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

2 records

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Verschoor Jan|Haarlem 2015 CS, NL

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Ondinel

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Dieter Alber^^^Rainer Leipert

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

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Oranjezicht

Protection expired

Ornithogalum L. · Star of Bethlehem

ARC FIJNBOS UNIT (SA)

2 records

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