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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.

Caleido

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Axel

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

NL
2 records

Alcantara

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
2 records

Agro Max

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

DE
2 records

Adige

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

IT
2 records

AS 35007

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Absalon

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DK
2 records

35637

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
3 records

46A75

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ
3 records

19301

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
3 records

Applause

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Birko Duo

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

DE
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ES
2 records

AP 2207

Active

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

HU
2 records

Briljans

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

SE
2 records

BR 2736 D

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DE
2 records

Bonbini

Terminated

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

NL
3 records

Bombeta

Active

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

ES
2 records

Baghera

Terminated

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

NL
2 records

Bori

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

HU
2 records

Avatar

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

CZ
3 records

Bell Tower

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

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