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
Serikov Volodymyr Oleksiiovych, Sokolov Viacheslav Mykhailovych, Bielousov Anatolii Oleksandrovych,
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
INRA
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Herrit Vlaar
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Holden Foundation Seeds Inc. (US)
Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz · Camelina
Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu
Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees · China aster
Kondratenko Vira Vasylivna, Shevel` Larysa Oleksiivna,
Nicotiana rustica L. · Syrian Tobacco
Centralne Laboratorium Przemyslu Tytoniowego
Festuca trachyphylla (Hack.) Hack. · Hard fescue
BUSCH| Dipl.Ing.agr. Heiner Busch in Fa. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG / SCHUMANN CORD| Dipl.Ing. agr. Cord Schumann
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
SICA L. G. SERVICES (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Melnyk Vitalii IAkovych, Moskalenko Volodymyr Fedorovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Melnyk Taras Vitaliiovych, Moskalenko Volodymyr Fedorovych, Melnyk Vitalii IAkovych,
Lilium L. · Lily
Mak Breeding Rights B.V.
Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco
Instytut Uprawy Nawożenia i Gleboznawstwa Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Clause Semences SA (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Flammant, Philippe
Zea mays L. · Maize
Flammant, Philippe
Zea mays L. · Maize
Luc Morvillier
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pascal Berneval
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Romein
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
CLOVIS MATTON N.V.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
BEACH| Bob Beach c/o Ball Pan American Plant Company
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.