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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.

Lansouthdakota

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Lannes Robert

2 records

Maroba

Active

Dieffenbachia Schott · Dumbcane

Potplantenkwekerij De Wilgenlei B.V.

2 records

KWS Granta

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

2 records

London Runner

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Luc Pieters

2 records

LH185WX

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

HOLDEN FOUNDATION SEEDS INC.

2 records

Klelace

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Siegfried Klemm

2 records

KLEDG20466

Active

Dianthus x allwoodii hort. · Allwood pink

Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

3 records

KK201101

Active

Aglaonema rotundum N. E. Br. x Aglaonema philippinense Engl. var. stenophyllum (Merr.) R. N. Jervis

Kanchana Khemakongkanond

2 records

Mars

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Korlipara Harini|Canby, OR, US

2 records

Lollipop

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

FGB B.V.

2 records

LO1208

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CREA

2 records

Lady

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

Serasem S.A.S.

2 records

KWS Cranium

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

KWS UK LTD

3 records

KLEN03031

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm

2 records

Korayofri

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

KONMOMOKA

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

2 records

Limanue

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

Junior Surprise

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

Limelight

Active

Dracaena fragrans (L.) Ker Gawl. · Corn plant

GAMBOA CECILIANO JULIO

2 records

Korlalon

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

JO44MAU

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Luc Pieters

2 records

Logan

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

KORcut0256

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

2 records

Itala

Active

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

Roberta Venturo

2 records

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