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

Maize plant height 1 889 Sunflower plant height 1 147 Plant height — common wheat 1 139 Barley plant height 860 Tulip plant height 584 Rapeseed plant height 560 Lily plant height 473 Maize plant height 471 Tomato plant height 426 Pea Plant Height 425 Bean plant height 298 Plant height — soybean 273 Chrysanthemum plant height 270 Rose Plant Height 254 Rapeseed Plant Height 244 Pepper plant height 242 Plant height — Perennial ryegrass 237 Plant Height — Durum Wheat 209 Triticale plant height 177 Phalaenopsis plant height 176 Lettuce plant height 175 Plant height — oat 167 Plant height — Sugar beet 154 Plant height — rye 152

Found in these crops

Maize 1 892 Sunflower 1 141 Bread wheat 1 049 Barley 765 Tulip 568 Rapeseed 553 Tomato 541 Maize 472 Lily 454 Pea 424 Common bean 309 Bell pepper 280

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.

KW 4EC2179

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Michael Dilger

2 records

EG7169 ES7679

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

Laurent BETTINGER

2 records

EZ3965

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

1 record

DLE19817S11

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Dieter Stelling Gunhild Leckband

2 records

DK721SVZM

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

2 records

DK446SVZM

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Il`chenko Larysa Anatoliivna, Fed`ko Mykola Mykolaiovych, Cherchel` Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubets`kyi Borys Volodymyrovych,

2 records

Higher Love

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Ligthart Flowerbulbs/Rooijakkers Breezand B.V.

1 record

GWIX1660S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PETER KONCZOL

2 records

Bahnet

Active

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

Nahorniak Mykhailo Mykolaiovych

4 records

Goldie

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

Dieckmann GmbH&Co.KG

1 record

Follina

Withdrawn

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

1 record

ET2959

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

1 record

Armada

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tovarystvo z obmezhenoiu vidpovidalnistiu "Ahronasinniaprom"

2 records

SI4310

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Sion B.V.

1 record

Ceralie

Active

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

Hoquet Graines (FR)/Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits & Legumes (FR)/Association des Producteurs d'Endives de France (FR)

2 records

Rias

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Gebr. Bakker Zaadteelt & Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Brigit Dream

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Tulip Flower B.V.

1 record

BX19S023

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Ludwig Fieldmeier

1 record

Mgc 1006

Terminated

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

MARCEL DE WIT

3 records

Azur

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Saaten Union Recherche (FR)

3 records

LEL C02

Withdrawn

Cordyline Comm. ex Juss. · Palm lily

Lyder Enterprises Ltd.

1 record

Baronesse

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verhoeven

1 record

Astor

Withdrawn

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Zelder BV (NL)

1 record

Selina

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Zantedeschiagroep Trendflor V.O.F.

1 record

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845
Winter hardiness 27 261

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