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

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.

Kerlep

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

P.G. Kerley

2 records

Lady Spring

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Emilio Cano

2 records

Kuxxoa

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT 2N S.A.S

2 records

KW4P7007

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Blandine Andreau

2 records

Irdaudapin

Active

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

Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA), Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat

2 records

Kamsberg

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

KORzanaby

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Kempt

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE

3 records

Imax

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

2 records

KORglolev

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

KLEVP12429

Active

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

2 records

HG 1418

Active

hybrids between Helleborus x ericsmithii B. Mathew and Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss

Josef Heuger

2 records

KLEPH13234

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Nils Klemm^^^Antonella Capo

2 records

JOFERBRO

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Luc Pieters

2 records

Koranalafi

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

KLEDS10625

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

PER KLEMM|TRAUDE MUNDINGER-FLAD

2 records

KLEDP17264

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

Irdaubur

Active

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

Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat, Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA)

2 records

Ircoblan

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA), Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat

2 records

Interured

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Hbaroyalc

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

KLEDP22471

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Thiede Lena

2 records

Hilmooawak

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

TAKII EUROPE B V

2 records

Hilkaylee

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

2 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845
Winter hardiness 27 261

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.