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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.

Martondur 2

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

HU
3 records

Maty

Active

Onobrychis viciifolia Scop. · Common sainfoin

CZ
4 records

Mv 355

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
3 records

Maikki

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

FI
3 records

Morthea

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

HU
3 records

Muntean

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RO
3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

FI
3 records

Monarchy

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

HU
4 records

Karmina

Protection expired

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

HU
3 records

Juurlu

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

EE
3 records

Merryl

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

FI
4 records

Melluck

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DE
3 records

Jalo

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

FI
4 records

KW 1097

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
3 records

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

DE
3 records

Incanto

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

RO
3 records

Maremma

Active

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

IT
3 records

Lucrezia

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IT
3 records

Secale cereale L. · Rye

DE
3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

HU
3 records

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