Raisa
ActiveTrifolium pratense L. · Red clover
FI
4 records
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.
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
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.
Mv Medal
Protection expiredx Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
RO
3 records
Mv Piroska
TerminatedTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
HU
3 records
Pro Gold GLX
ActiveFestuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
CZ
3 records
Moonlight
ActiveBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
DE
3 records
Promed
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
CZ
4 records
Orsara
ActiveVicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch
IT
3 records
Panna
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
HU
3 records
Pontino
ActiveFoeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
NL
3 records
Piroska
ActiveTrifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover
HU
3 records
Piemontese
TerminatedTrifolium pratense L. · Red clover
IT
3 records
NX2218
TerminatedBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
DK
3 records
NS Mons
ActiveGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
RO
3 records
Paula
Protection expiredLinum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
RO
3 records
MAS 88IR
Protection expiredHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RO
3 records
Maremmana
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
IT
3 records
Örshult
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
SE
3 records
Mv Kodmon
Protection expiredTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
HU
3 records
MN 07077
TerminatedBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
DE
3 records
LO 1108 P
ActiveSecale cereale L. · Rye
DE
3 records
Limnos
TerminatedPisum sativum L. · Pea
DK
4 records
N.F.G. Theodor Roemer
TerminatedFestuca rubra L. · Red fescue
DE
3 records
Natanael
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SK
4 records
Lantvete från Halland
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SE
3 records