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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.

Yalda

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

IT
2 records

Subris

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

CZ
2 records

Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery

Rocalba (ES)

SI
2 records

Zangeriya

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Zambra

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Yoshi

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

WT8301

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
3 records

WDS 122

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
2 records

Sprīdītis

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

LV
2 records

WRG 2105

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DE
2 records

V361OL

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

HU
2 records

Unifor

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

NL
2 records

Stilety

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Štěpánka

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Solstar

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Viorica

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

RO
2 records

Solentos

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Cent. za strna žita (YU)

SI
4 records

Triton

Active

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

NL
3 records

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