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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.

AP4510M

Active

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

HU
2 records

Agro Gas

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

DE
2 records

AWAX320

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

1Pfhe98

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
2 records

AS 34102

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
3 records

AS 32005

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
3 records

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

3 records

Arial

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

NL
2 records

Alborada

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

NL
2 records

Agro Yoko

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

DE
2 records

Adomati

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Amika

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

CZ
2 records

Anaheim Chili

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

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

ES
2 records

Almere

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
2 records

Albi

Protection expired

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

CZ
2 records

Alexej

Protection expired

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

SK
2 records

Albadan

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

DK
2 records

Adelita

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Adrale

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Plai

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

2 records

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