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.
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
Starosud Vitalii Ivanovych, Lytvyniuk Volodymyr Viktorovych, Roik Mykola Volodymyrovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych,
Echinacea pallida (Nutt.) Nutt. · Pale echinacea
Pospielov Serhii Viktorovych, Samorodov Viktor Mykolaiovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Dziubetskyi Borys Volodymyrovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,
Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat
ARIZONA PLANT BREEDERS
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Verlouw
Zea mays L. · Maize
Prof.Dr.Samir Rady
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kryvosheieva Olena Vatslavivna, Shepilov Borys Petrovych, Popova Ol`ha Andriivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych
Zea mays L. · Maize
Serikov Ihor Volodymyrovych, Khadzhyohlo Savelii Heorhiiovych,
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
Yatsyshen, Oleh Taranenko, Pavlo Taranenko, Liubov
Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton
Neli Valkova
Lilium L. · Lily
Mak Breeding Rights B.V.
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Klaver
Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory
HAO-DEMETER Vine, Fruit Trees and Vegetable Research Institute
Zea mays L. · Maize
Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych,
Lilium L. · Lily
Mak Breeding Rights B.V.
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
REHSE| Dr. Ernst Rehse in Fa. Lochow-Petkus GmbH
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ovsiannikova Nataliia Stanislavivna, Ponurenko Serhii Hennadiiovych, Sikalova Olena Valentynivna, Chernobai Larysa Mykolaivna, Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Riabchuk Viktor Kuz`mych, Kolieshkova Tetiana Mykolaivna, Leonova Nina Mykolaivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kolomatska Valeriia Pavlivna, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Instytut roslynnytstva im. V.IA. Yur'ieva Natsionalnoi akademii ahrarnykh nauk Ukrainy
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer (Heidezüchtung)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kyrychenko Viktor Vasylovych, Makliak Kateryna Mykolaivna, Alad`ina Zoia Kyrylivna, Syvenko Valentyna Ivanivna, Kuzmyshena Nadiia Viktorivna, Veselyi Vitalii Oleksandrovych, Petrenkova Vira Pavlivna,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Koval`ov Volodymyr Hryhorovych, Zaitsev Oleksii Borysovych,