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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.

Faeton

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

UA
2 records

Export

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RO
2 records

Edmund

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

NL
2 records

Calibra

Active

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Sementi Dotto (IT)

SI
2 records

Corgi

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

NL
2 records

BTS 8750 N

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

DE
2 records

Dublette

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

DE
2 records

Calonega

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
2 records

Concorde

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

IT
2 records

Daydream

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Combiner

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
2 records

Brooks

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

IT
2 records

Dardo

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IT
2 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

HU
2 records

Dalma

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HU
2 records

Escalate

Active

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

HU
2 records

Equinox

Terminated

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

CZ
2 records

Budakalaszi

Protection expired

Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel

HU
3 records

Bropanna

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

CZ
2 records

Cspol 1

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

IT
2 records

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