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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.

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

2 records

Baryre

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

DONATO DI GIORGIO

2 records

Sutera cordata Thunb. Kuntze · Bacopa

Gavriel Danziger

3 records

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

Bartels Breeding B.V

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

2 records

Dekmajor

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

3 records

Cali

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

2 records

DALON11

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

2 records

Balpinsno

Terminated

Felicia amelloides (L.) Voss · Blue marguerite

Paul A Talmadge

2 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

DANITA

Active

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

Esperit Plant B.V

2 records

Bright Blossom

Application submitted

Hypericum L. · St. John's wort

Maatschap Baumann-Jonker

2 records

Daniko

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

MASSIMO BARATTA

2 records

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Breza

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

CROOKHAM COMPANY

2 records

Helleborus x nigercors J. T. Wall

Josef Heuger

2 records

Cupcake

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Haworthiopsis fasciata (Willd.) G. D. Rowley · Zebra haworthia

Willems Cactuskwekerij B.V.B.A.

2 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

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