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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.

SR 704495

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
3 records

PX140

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Puntari

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FI
4 records

Prodigio

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

RO
3 records

Soidor

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

IT
3 records

Slaven

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SK
4 records

Signe

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SE
3 records

Replic

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

HU
3 records

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

IT
3 records

Scudo

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

IT
3 records

PS Tecko

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

SK
4 records

Roxette

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SE
3 records

Sadiq

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Primor

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

IT
4 records

Romano

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IT
3 records

Pr65h22

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

HU
4 records

Orsegi

Protection expired

Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil

HU
3 records

Óriás kék

Terminated

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

HU
3 records

Repentinia

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DE
3 records

NS7037

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Ntopia

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

CY
3 records

NK Picolo

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

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