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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.

Chantal

Terminated

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

NL
2 records

Boeska

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Cadance

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Babulka

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SK
2 records

Cristal

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Brassica rapa L. subsp. campestris (L.) A. R. Clapham · Field mustard

DE
2 records

CE 5193

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Bliss

Protection expired

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

HU
2 records

Crato

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

INIAV - Instituto Nacional de Investigacao Agraria e Veterinaria.

PT
2 records

Country

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

IT
3 records

Assantus

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

AT
2 records

AS 35010

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Coreon

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

RO
2 records

Cartoon

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

SE
2 records

AS 14370

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

AS 14273

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Carmen

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

HU
2 records

Arizona

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

IT
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

SI
2 records

Collina

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

NL
3 records

Charoni

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

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