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.

Pallmer

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

R 2n (FR)

1 record

Obrii Poliskyi

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Huba Iryna Ivanivna, Shtakal Mykola Ivanovych, Levchenko Olha Serhiivna, Holyk Liubov Mykolaivna,

2 records

PARIS

Terminated

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

NYGAARD GARTNERIET

1 record

Padre Yellow

Terminated

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

NX24436

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

On Stage

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

World Breeding B.V

1 record

Paadimees

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Uno Kivistik, Aili Kivistik

1 record

Panekra F1

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sylvasn Bontems

2 records

ORAKUL

Terminated

Bromus inermis Leyss. · Smooth brome

Bortnovs`ka Olena Ivanivna, Bortnovs`kyi Vitalii Mykolaiovych, Buhaiov Vasyl` Dmytrovych,

2 records

Pablo

Application submitted

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

1 record

Oleviia

Active

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

Holyk Liubov Mykolaivna, Kovalchuk Serhii Oleksandrovych, Levchenko Olha Serhiivna, Starychenko Vasyl Mykolaiovych,

4 records

Od 4203A

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Karapira Serhii Ivanovych, Varenyk Borys Fedorovych,

2 records

P 988

Terminated

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

1 record

PALMARESS

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Cambier Semences (FR)

1 record

Olaf

Withdrawn

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

1 record

Olaf

Terminated

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Clause Semences SA (FR)

1 record

Pallada

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

IVANIUK SERHII VASYLOVYCH, SEMTSOV ANATOLII VASYLOVYCH, SHTUTS TETIANA MYKOLAIVNA, VILHOTA MYKOLA VOLODYMYROVYCH, TEMCHENKO INNA VIKTORIVNA

2 records

Oktan

Terminated

Sorghum Moench · Sorghum

Rybalka Oleksandr Illich, Hamandii Vasyl Leonidovych, Hamandii Ivan Vasyl`ovych, Dremliuk Hryhorii Kupriianovych, Soklov Viacheslav Mykhailovych,

2 records

Obrii

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Serdiuk Vira Ivanivna, Shtelma Andrii Mykhailovych, Shevchenko Larysa Mykolaivna, Hliantsev Andrii Vasylovych, Vasylenko Antonina Oleksandrivna, Bezuhlyi Ihor Mykolaiovych,

2 records

NPID3823S

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Benoit Petiard

2 records

Ozon

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Sylvestris B.V.

1 record

Odes`ka 329zM

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Stupa Leonid IAkovych, Piliuhin Anatolii Saveliiovych, Sokolov Viacheslav Mykhailovych,

2 records

Olympia

Terminated

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Tezier SA (FR)

2 records

Novorichna

Terminated

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

Baskakova Valentyna Leodorivna, Khrolikova Hanna Kharytonivna, Yershov Leonid Oleksiiovych,

2 records

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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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