Variety traits
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.
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.
Vicia narbonensis L. · French vetch
INIA/IFAPA(Salvador Nadal Moyano, Clara Isabel González Verdejo, Eva María Córdoba Jiménez)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Karapira Serhii Ivanovych, Varenyk Borys Fedorovych,
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
RAGT 2n
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
KWS Momont Recherche Sarl
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
RAGT 2n
Zea mays L. · Maize
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia
Berg Freesia
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Zea mays L. · Maize
Antoine Vincent
Zea mays L. · Maize
Joel Meunier
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Eurodur
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Südwestsaat GbR (DE)
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
R 2n (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G.
Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis
Park Amaryllis V.O.F.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
SEJET PLANTEFORÆDLING
Persea americana Mill. · Avocado
LUISA GALLO LLOBET
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
HIBRISOL S.L.
Lilium L. · Lily
De Looff World Breeding B.V.
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Sylvestris B.V.
Vicia faba L. · Broad bean
SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Select Flower
Zea mays L. · Maize
Joel Meunier