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.

SESACO 36

Active

Sesamum indicum L. · Sesame

SCHMIDT NURSERY

6 records

KLEPZ 17484

Active

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

Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe

6 records

Nk Thermo

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Seeds S.A.S., FR

BG HU PT SI UA

8 records

LG 21.95

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

LT UA

8 records

PR 64 G 20

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US

AT FR HU IT

9 records

MAS 10 A

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

DK UA

6 records

LG5631 CL

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy ROUANET

RO SK UA

8 records

LG 50270

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Remy Rouane

IT SK UA

7 records

MAS 80 D

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MAS SEEDS

IT RO UA

7 records

ES Neptune

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Euralis Semences FR

CZ FR HR

10 records

MAS 91 A

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

INTERDOR, FR

FR IT UA

8 records

MAE'STRO

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL

BE ES

8 records

PR 46 W 15

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

DE DK HR

9 records

LG 20-80

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

SICA L. G. SERVICES (FR)

BE FR NL SE

7 records

Anjou 277

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

CZ ES FR PL

6 records

LID 1810 C

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

BE DE LT

8 records

LG 32.26

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

AT DE SI SK

5 records

LG 34.09

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures (FR)

BG HU SK UA

7 records

PHHV 4

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

HU UA

6 records

PR 46 W 30

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)

DE DK HR

7 records

LG 33.62

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures (FR)

BG HU SK UA

9 records

RHA cd

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops (SB)

BG FR UA

6 records

LH 228

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

HU SK

5 records

Hysun 195 IT

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UPL FRANCE

PT RO UA

7 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.