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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.

Ph1v7k

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

P1574y

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

Ph1m19

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

2 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Boeket Handelmaatschappij B.V.

2 records

Morning Light

Application submitted

Hosta Tratt. · Hosta

Vitro Westland B.V.

2 records

Mojito

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

MI00178

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Floréac N.V.

2 records

Mexx

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Monaco

Terminated

Avena sativa L. · Oat

Stephan Berger

2 records

OI3499R

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Agrigenetics Inc. D/B/A Mycogen Seeds

2 records

OHMADSANT

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Andrew Bernuetz

3 records

Penharros

Withdrawn

Penstemon hartwegii Benth. · Hartweg's beardtongue

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

PEHY0044

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Milka

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

NK Grace

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

Mira

Active

Echeveria DC. · Echeveria

Handelskwekerij Ubink B.V.

2 records

Pacfali

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

2 records

Mati

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Phytoplant Research S.L.^^^Salvatore Casano

2 records

Mathilde

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Floréac N.V.

2 records

Masai

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

3 records

On1701b

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Agrigenetics Inc. D/B/A Mycogen Seeds

2 records

Mary Ann

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

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