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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.

Kerbelchab

Active

Primula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose

Priscilla Grace Kerley, Sarah Elisabeth Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

2 records

KCABEL03

Active

Abelmoschus manihot (L.) Medik. · sunset-hibiscus

Koppert Cress B.V.

2 records

JOSALYEL

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Luc Pieters

2 records

JOOST

Active

Oncidium Sw. · Oncidium

Top Orchid B.V.

2 records

Kaluna

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.|De Lier, NL

2 records

Junkfrau

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Gypsy Kiss

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

Izzy Mae

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

United Calla B.V.

2 records

Josina Elisabeth

Active

Narcissus L. · Daffodil

Q.C.W. van der Salm^^^B. J. van Kampen

2 records

Fisupnic Salmdeep

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

FISCHER GERMANY GMBH

2 records

Hardi

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

CROOKHAM COMPANY

2 records

Fisbea

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Angelika Utecht

2 records

Fipelmasscared

Active

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

Fides B.V.

2 records

Finley

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Jan Leendert Eveleens

2 records

Jade Queen

Terminated

Aglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen

Theodorus H. A. Scheffers

2 records

INNBOLWHI

Active

Begonia L. · Begonia

Silvia Hofmann

2 records

Frygroovy

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Gareth R. Fryer

2 records

IPT119113

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Fashion Show

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Indian Summer

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Fantasia

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Imdoapblo

Terminated

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Fisnics Purpink

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Birgit Hofmann c/o Flora-Nova Pflanzen GmbH

2 records

Golm Robiol

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Pim Kaagman c/o Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.

2 records

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