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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.

RYN2007011

Terminated

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

RijnPlant B.V.

1 record

Milenium

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Alma Adamkienė

Terminated

Lophospermum scandens D. Don · Creeping gloxinia

Aleksandro Stulginskio universitetas

LT
1 record

YH9742

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Young Home Orchid Co. Ltd.

1 record

Waleska

Terminated

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

Avo Anthuriums B.V.

1 record

Kendapro

Application submitted

Cenchrus clandestinus (Hochst. ex Chiov.) Morrone · Kikuyu grass

Ozbreed Pty Ltd

1 record

Violente

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

1 record

Evergreen Blue

Active

Campanula medium L. · Canterbury bells

Kwekerij Stadsland V.O.F.

1 record

ELSTCIRCU

Application submitted

Alocasia wentii

Elstgeest Young Plants Holding B.V.

1 record

Kirimaji Blw

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

KIRIN BREWERY CO LTD

1 record

Star Violet

Terminated

Aster L. · Aster

Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.

1 record

Spring Green

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

MAURITS PETRUS H.

1 record

Dutch Mountain

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Firma M.A. van den Berg en Zonen V.O.F.

1 record

PIKOP0681

Application submitted

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

A.J.M. De Koning Beheer B.V.

1 record

PHA1859165

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Penelope

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Carribean White

Terminated

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Wendy Bergman

1 record

Bartaina

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Ablackest

Terminated

Ranunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup

IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE BIANCHERI ALBERTO

1 record

Daphnecus

Withdrawn

Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus

Graff Breeding A.S.

1 record

Globe

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

BLU481

Withdrawn

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

AB Kwekersrechten B.V.

1 record

Act Verde

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Evanthia B.V.

3 records

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