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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.

Claudius

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Firebird

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Gabriela

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Dulce de Bacau

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

RO
2 records

FARAMIR

Withdrawn

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DK
3 records

Climaks

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Claree

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Floris

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
2 records

Etrusca

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

IT
2 records

Filemon

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SK
3 records

Daria

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Chantelle

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Dailygold

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

IT
2 records

Fellini

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Faraon

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CZ
2 records

Favel

Active

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

INIAV - Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e Veterinaria.

PT
2 records

Centiro

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Diamen

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Cucoredes

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

HU
2 records

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