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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.

Triumf

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

RO
3 records

Trenck

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

CZ
3 records

Valis

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SK
4 records

Vegalta

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
5 records

V363OL

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Turing

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

Tribuno

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

EUROSEMILLAS, S.A.

PT
3 records

Thor

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DE
3 records

Sleipnir

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

RO
3 records

Terrano

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

Tarock

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

DE
3 records

Sirtaki

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

Tangaroa

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

IT
3 records

Tampa

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

CZ
3 records

Tebona

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

HU
3 records

Tabea

Terminated

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

DE
3 records

SY Jack

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

SW Stratos

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

SE
3 records

Silver

Protection expired

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

RO
3 records

SY Regis

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
4 records

Redi

Terminated

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

IT
3 records

SRR 804146

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
3 records

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