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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.

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

CZ
4 records

Hybristil

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
3 records

Hunor

Protection expired

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

HU
3 records

Hipro 15

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

HU
3 records

Franco

Active

Lotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil

IT
4 records

Farfar

Active

Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Rchb. · Rutabaga

SE
3 records

Florasol

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DE
3 records

Djoko

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RO
3 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

BG
4 records

Griffon

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

HU
3 records

Cumulus

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DK
3 records

Durango

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
3 records

Dacic

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

RO
3 records

Cyllene

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

CZ
4 records

Georgina

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

DIXON

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

ES
3 records

Gabi

Active

Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch

HU
3 records

Chador

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

HU
3 records

DR 73

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
3 records

Fingal

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

IE
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DK
3 records

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