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
Naidonov Viktor Hryhorovych, Zabara Pavlo Petrovych, Marchenko Tetiana IUriivna, Lavrynenko IUrii Oleksandrovych, Vozhehova Raisa Anatoliivna,
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Tomorrow's Tulips B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonid Vasyl`ovych,
Brassica carinata A. Braun · Ethiopian mustard
Ing. Piet Lammers
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
PlantiCo Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze Golebiew sp. z o.o.
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
Petkevych Zoia Zakharivna, Shpak Dmytro Vasylovych, Vozhehova Raisa Anatoliivna, Shpak Tetiana Mykolaivna,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ivleva Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Barsukov Ihor Petrovych, Kamyshan Taisiia Petrivna, Chupikov Mykola Mykhailovych, Kozubenko Leonyd Vasyl`ovych,
Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet
Ponomarenko Nadiia Serhiivna, Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych, Horbachova Svitlana Mykolaivna, Konstantynov Stanislav Ivanovych,
Gossypium L. · Cotton
AGROPAN Ltd. (EL)
Heuchera L. · Coral Flower
Andrukh Nataliia Anatoliivna, Horobets Vasyl Fedorovych,
Zea mays L. · Maize
Turovets` Viktor Mykhailovych, Nizheholenko Viktor Mykhailovych, Naidonov Viktor Hryhorovych, Lashyna Mariia Volodymyrivna, Netreba Olesandr Oleksandrovych, Cherchel Vladyslav IUriiovych, Antoniuk Serhii Petrovych, Bodenko Natalia Anatoliivna, Dziubetskyi
Clematis L. · Clematis
Uno Kivistik, Aili Kivistik
Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass
Peter Bohdan Chykaliuk
Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
Karsten Rannacher
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Kapustian Maryna Viktorivna, Kapustian Volodymyr Vasylovych,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Freiherr von Moreau Saatzucht GmbH Germany
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
STOV «ENOHRAI»
Zea mays L. · Maize
Kalinichenko Artem Oleksandrovych, Didenko Kostiantyn Oleksandrovych,
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
WAVEREN| van Waveren Saaten GmbH
Rosa L. · Rose
HETZEL| Karl Hetzel (+)
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Clause Semences SA (FR)
Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
JUAN GIL LIGERO (UNIV. CÓRDOBA)/JOSEFA RUBIO MORENO (IFAPA-ALAMEDA DEL OBISPO)
x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale
Levchenko Olena Mykolaivna, Zubko Pavlo Dmytrovych, Honcharenko Ol`ha Illivna, Vasyliuk Larysa Oleksiivna, Horhan Nadiia Oleksandrivna, Horhan Mykhailo Dmytrovych,
Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook. f. · Barberton daisy
Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy w Poznaniu