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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.

Robust 92207

Protection expired

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

HU
2 records

Silvia

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

RO
2 records

Rubiero

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Silvana

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

PR35T36

Active

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

HR
2 records

Sinteria

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Resi

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

DE
2 records

Porfyra

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Plaza

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

DE
2 records

Showbor

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Curly kale Group) · Curly kale

NL
2 records

Sekirka

Active

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

BG
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

DE
3 records

Schleswiger Stolz

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

DE
2 records

Scala

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

AT
2 records

Serami

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

SI
3 records

Pinnacle

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

NL
2 records

Pgi 210

Active

Gossypium L. · Cotton

IT
2 records

Scarpe

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

DE
2 records

Riace

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

IT
2 records

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