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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.

Barlunca

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RO
3 records

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

RO
3 records

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

NL
4 records

Borneo

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SK
3 records

Cadence

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

SK
3 records

Boom

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

DE
3 records

Bertone

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

IT
4 records

Afimo

Terminated

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

HU
3 records

Aallotar

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FI
4 records

Barulya

Protection expired

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RO
3 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FI
4 records

Bleija

Active

Carum carvi L. · Caraway

NL
3 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
3 records

Birgitta

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

FI
3 records

Bacco

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

IT
3 records

Azaro

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

DE
3 records

Ardea

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

RO
3 records

Bârsa

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

RO
3 records

Aura ITC

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

FI
3 records

Aino

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

FI
4 records

Adamello

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
3 records

Abony

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HU
3 records

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