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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

Found in these crops

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.

Koroleva

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Parasovchenko Oleh Oleksandrovych, Tsyhanko Viktor Anatoliiovych, Krainiuk Nina Oleksandrivna, Batsaieva Rita Dmytrivna, Dryl Valentyna Petrivna, Derev'ianko Vira Petrivna, Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych,

UA
2 records

Krasunia

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Sheliakin Viktor Oleksiiovych, Sokol Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Posylaieva Oksana Oleksandrivna, Sierikova Liubov Hryhorivna, Chernyshenko Pavlo Volodymyrovych, Riabukha Serhii Stanislavovych,

UA
2 records

Le Baron

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Bisschoff Tulleken B.V.

NL
1 record

Kosieczyńska

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Zielonogórskie Przedsiębiorstwo Hodowli Roślin i Nasiennictwa

PL
1 record

Kontrast

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Solonechnyi Pavlo Mykolaiovych, Vazhenina Ol`ha IEvheniivna, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vasko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,

UA
2 records

Kravis

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tsarehorodtseva Valentyna Mykolaivna, Komarova Tetiana Dmytrivna, Senchak Lidiia Borysivna, Kravchenko Vladyslav Andriiovych,

UA
2 records

LC 1103

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Research Institute for Cereals and Industrial Crops-Fundulea (RO)

FR
1 record

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Khareba Volodymyr Vasylovych, Horova Tamara Korniivna, Pozniak Oleksandr Vasyl`ovych, Chaban Lesia Vasylivna, Kryvets` Dmytrii Olehovych,

UA
1 record

Kortesa

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Malinovskyi Serhii Volodymyrovych

UA
2 records

LB 167 MV

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Bielousov Anatolii Oleksandrovych

UA
2 records

KP11B

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Lebid` Zoia Ivanivna, Vedmedieva Kateryna Vladyslavivna,

UA
2 records

Lavista

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Holland-Select Research B.V.

NL
2 records

KOSAR

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Markova Tetiana IUriivna, Naumov Oleksii Hermanovych, Vas`ko Nataliia Ivanivna, Kozachenko Mykhailo Romanovych,

UA
2 records

Laguna beach

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Hem Zaden B.V.

NL
2 records

Kosoch

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Cherkizov Ivan Oleksiiovych, Sokyrko Petro Hryhorovych, Kochubei Oleksandr Vasyl`ovych,

UA
2 records

Korund

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat

Dr. Klaus Richter in Fa. Syngenta Hadmersleben GmbH

DE
2 records

Lastivka

Terminated

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

Oleksiuk Liudmyla Ivanivna, Ruzhyts`ka Iryna Vasylivna, Mykynchuk Oksana Ivanivna, Kozhakar Zina Myroslavivna, Havrylets Nataliia Illivna,

UA
2 records

Korinter

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

KORDES' SOEHNE| W. Kordes' Soehne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE
1 record

Larus

Active

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Solomenko Andrii Ivanovych, Breus Oksana Serhiivna, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych, Kulish Ol`ha IUriivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii Fedir Mykytovych,

UA
2 records

Koala F

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Stefaan Horemans

UA
1 record

Ladura

Protection expired

Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata L. · Head lettuce

MEISSNER| Helga Meissner in Fa. Quedlinburger Saatgut GmbH

DE
1 record

Kniazhe

Terminated

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Smahlii Olesandr Feodosiiovych, Khrapiichuk Petro Pavlovych, Honta Arkadii Ivanovych, Korneliuk Hryhorii IAkovych, Skurativs`ka Olena Vasylivna, Bilitiuk Anatolii Petrovych, Pakhol`chuk Vitalii Dmytrovych, Maister Andrii Mykolaiovych, Maister Iryna Ivaniv

UA
2 records

Lares

Withdrawn

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Lublinie

PL
2 records

Korona

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

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

PL
1 record

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