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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Prof. Dr. A. E. Melchinger / INAKTIV Versuchsstation für Pflanzenzüchtung Eckartsweier Herrn Dr. Wolfgang Schipprack
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Kapravyi Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Bortnovska Olena Ivanivna, Petrychenko Vasyl Florovych, Bortnovskyi Vitalii Mykolaiovych, Buhaiov Vasyl Dmytrovych,
Avena sativa L. · Oat
IGER Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research (GB)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Domaine Public (FR)
Lilium L. · Lily
Mak Breeding Rights B.V.
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
INAKTIV Euro Grass Breeding GmbH & Co. KG
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Chebkaov Mykola Petrovych, Shelepov Volodymyr Vasyl`ovych, Zhyvotkov Leonid Oleksandrovych, Vlasenko Volodymyr Anattoliiovych, Ulich Oleksandr Leonidovych, Artemchuk Iryna Petrivna, Lohvynenko Valentyna Fedorivna, Morhun Volodymyr Vasylovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Osadchyi Serhii Stepanovych, Khromenko Vitilii Oleksandrovych, Kalinchuk Oleh Ivanovych, Tereshcuk Serhii Mykolaiovych,
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Lutjefleur Bloemisterij
Begonia L. · Begonia
JAMES C. MIKKELSEN
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Filobok Vira Oleksiivna, Fomenko Nina Panteliivna, Bukreieva Halyna Ivanivna, Khudokormova Zhanna Mykolaivna, Filobok leontii Petrovych, Kudriashov Ihor Mykolaiovych, Bespalova Liudmyla Andriivna, Dudka Liubov Fedorivna, Kovtunenko Viktor IAkovych, Tymof
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Vilson Mirdita, Zaika IEvhenii Viktorovych, Khomenko Svitlana Olehivna, Labutin Artem Stanislavovych, Starychenko Vasyl Mykolaiovych,
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Hybris B.V.
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat
SAATEN-RING| Saaten-Ring von Ruemker e.K.
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Deen
Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass
Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Plaska Valerii Mykolaiovych, Shcypak Vasyl Hennadiiovych, Popov Vitalii Mykolaiovych, Tsupko IUrii Vadymovych, Shypak Hennadii Vasyl`ovych,
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Domaine Public (FR)
Raphanus sativus L. var. oleiformis Pers. · Oil radish
Michiel E. de Vries c/o Joordens' Zaadhandel B.V.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
Politechnika Bydgoska im. Jana i Jędrzeja Śniadeckich
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Poel B.V.
Lilium L. · Lily
Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V