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.
Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco
Centralne Laboratorium Przemyslu Tytoniowego
Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover
Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Myronivskyi instytut pshenytsi imeni V.M. Remesla Natsionalnoi akademii ahrarnykh nauk Ukrainy
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Taran Oleksandr Oleksandrovych, Polischuk Tetiana Petrivna, Kochmars`kyi Valentyn Serhiiovych, Hudzenko Volodymyr Mykolaiovych, Vasylenko Nadiia Vasylivna,
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Nunhems B.V.
Narcissus L. · Daffodil
Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.
Galanthus
Kwekerij de Sch³llhorn
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Holland Bolroy Markt B.V.
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
Groupement Agricole Essonnois (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Stril`nyk Halyna Vasylivna, Nedialkova Iiuliia Antonivna, Horkutsenko Oleksandr Vasyl`ovych, Shotyk Mykola Vasyl`ovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Henzarovska Veronika Vitaliivna
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Dekker-Geelhoed
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Hybris B.V.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Marie-Aude Vanhersecke
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS SEEDS
Muscari · Grape hyacinth
Boltha B.V.
Allium L. · Ornamental Allium
Mellema-Versteeg B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Stacja Hodowli Roślin Ogrodniczych Pass
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Chernobab Raisa Andriivna, Melnyk Vira Serhiivna, Chernobai Serhii Volodymyrovych, Shcypak Hennadii Vasylovych,
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Kulish Olha IUriivna, Breus Oksana Serhiivna, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych,
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
SAATZUCHT DONAU GES.M.B.H. & COKG
Lactuca sativa L. var. crispa L. · Leaf lettuce
KORNIIENKO SERHII, KONDRATENKO SERHII, HOROVA TAMARA, HART OLHA, KRUTKO ROMAN, MYTENKO INNA