Tapas
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SK
2 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.
KWS Deportivo
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SK
2 records
Primodoro
TerminatedAllium cepa L. · Onion
SK
2 records
Pretoria
ActiveSorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum
RO
4 records
Facilio
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
DE
2 records
Mermaid
Application submittedPoa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
CZ
NL
2 records
Malan
Protection expiredCichorium endivia L. · Endive
Royal Sluis BV (NL)
HR
SI
2 records
Horal
Protection expiredHordeum vulgare L. · Barley
CZ
SK
2 records
Goodhead
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
DE
2 records
Polento
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
DE
2 records
Polanka
TerminatedGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
CZ
SK
4 records
Morado
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
ES
2 records
Cranio
Protection expiredZea mays L. · Maize
SK
2 records
GEWONE SNIJ
ActiveApium graveolens L. · Celery
HR
2 records
Gerano
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
DK
2 records
Garbo
TerminatedSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
NL
3 records
KWS Berro
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
DE
2 records
Exapic
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
SK
2 records
Esprit
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
CZ
NL
2 records
Magik
TerminatedPapaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy
CZ
SK
4 records
Edelrot
Protection expiredSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
CZ
SK
2 records
MT Marlon
TerminatedZea mays L. · Maize
SK
2 records
DKC3884
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
SK
2 records
Dita
Protection expiredSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
CZ
SK
2 records