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

Maize plant height 1 889 Sunflower plant height 1 147 Plant height — common wheat 1 139 Barley plant height 860 Tulip plant height 584 Rapeseed plant height 560 Lily plant height 473 Maize plant height 471 Tomato plant height 426 Pea Plant Height 425 Bean plant height 298 Plant height — soybean 273 Chrysanthemum plant height 270 Rose Plant Height 254 Rapeseed Plant Height 244 Pepper plant height 242 Plant height — Perennial ryegrass 237 Plant Height — Durum Wheat 209 Triticale plant height 177 Phalaenopsis plant height 176 Lettuce plant height 175 Plant height — oat 167 Plant height — Sugar beet 154 Plant height — rye 152

Found in these crops

Maize 1 892 Sunflower 1 141 Bread wheat 1 049 Barley 765 Tulip 568 Rapeseed 553 Tomato 541 Maize 472 Lily 454 Pea 424 Common bean 309 Bell pepper 280

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.

Juliette

Application submitted

Tulipa L. · Tulip

G. Buis Bloembollen B.V.

1 record

K1FOA09

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Tarasova Halyna Arnoldivna, Lisniak Hanna Danylivna, Komarova Iryna Borysivna,

2 records

ISH402

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

ISTA S.P.A.

1 record

Inka

Active

Sanvitalia Lam. · Creeping Zinnia

Max Leinert / Uwe Leinert

1 record

Irvel

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin SA (FR)

2 records

Infentus

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

1 record

Joëlle

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Van Schagen Tulips B.V.

1 record

Jonquieres

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

INRA Co/Agri Obtentions

1 record

Irat 348

Protection expired

Oryza sativa L. · Rice

I.R.A.T. (FR)

1 record

HYR071

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

Hybro Saatzucht GmbH&Co KG

2 records

Jubilat

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Michlewicz Aleksander

1 record

Jollyred

Application submitted

Punica granatum L. · Pomegranate

MAPPA DAVIDE

1 record

Hyfilla

Withdrawn

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Saatzucht Donau GesmbH& CoKG, Probstdorf (AT)

1 record

HW 1762

Withdrawn

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

FUNK SEED

1 record

INS41124

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

Rahman Egaberdiev

2 records

IMIDRA 10

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

PEDRO VICENTE MAURI ABLANQUE/DAVID MOSTAZA COLADO/PEDRO MUÑOZ GARCIA/ELISA MERCEDES GOMEZ SANCHEZ

2 records

Huquin-desprez

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Florimond Desprez SA (FR)

1 record

Inscription

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

1 record

Jina

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Hari Besels

1 record

IN 5545 imi

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Pablo Bergada, Francisko Firpo,

1 record

Jewel Star

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

De Looff Lily Innovation B.V.

1 record

Jewel Purple

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Bohemia Bulb

1 record

Igna

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Hodowla Roslin Rolniczych Nasiona Kobierzyc Sp.z.o.o.

2 records

Jewel of Snow

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Vertuco B.V.

1 record

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845
Winter hardiness 27 261

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.