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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.

Mv 322

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RO
2 records

MAS 48CR

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

RO
2 records

Marylin

Terminated

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

NL
2 records

Kredit

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

SK
3 records

Mallory

Terminated

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

DE
2 records

Nadino

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

DE
3 records

Majdin

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SI
2 records

Maireau

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
3 records

Kornby Øland

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DK
2 records

Madonna

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

SE
2 records

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ
4 records

Klasik

Active

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

SK
2 records

Moneymaker

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Monet

Protection expired

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

DK
3 records

Moose

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

HU
2 records

Magenta

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant

CZ
2 records

Meresto

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Lullaby

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Melinda

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

HU
2 records

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