Variety traits
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.
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.
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
LAMMERS P.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS, D
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Pernilla Vallenback
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SECOBRA RECHERCHES S.A.S
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Forschungsanstalt Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon ART Herrn Dr. Beat Boller
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
NORDSAAT SAATZUCHT
Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue
Lindvall Eva
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
M. C. V. STAAVEREN
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
VIDIC MILOS / DORDEVIC VUK
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Verneuil Holding (FR)/Semunion Sarl (FR)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Ragt, F
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Innoseeds B.V.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Caussade Semences, F
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
W WEIBULL
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
May Agro Seed Corporation (TR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SAATZUCHT JOSEF BREUN GMBH and CO.KG
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Nidera, AR
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds, NL
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Sharpes International Seeds