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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.

Ardo

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ES FR
3 records

Astella

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

CZ HR
4 records

Betty

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

FR NL
7 records

Artolan

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

CZ NL
3 records

Kolora

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ SK
4 records

Alan

Protection expired

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

CZ SK
5 records

Alli

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FI
4 records

Filon

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL SK
3 records

Cecilia

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

FI NL
3 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DK SE
3 records

Facta

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

DE NL
3 records

Aquarius

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE DK
3 records

Capir

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

ES NL
3 records

Elán

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU SK
3 records

DUFA

Protection expired

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

DK HR
3 records

Amsterdam

Application submitted

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

IT SI
3 records

Blava

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SK
4 records

Bellami

Terminated

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

HR NL
3 records

Amadea

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ SK
3 records

Toliman

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
4 records

Stratos

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
4 records

Savery

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

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