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.
Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
VALLE AGRICOLA TARDITI E FERRANDO S.P.A.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Kulish Ol`ha IUriivna, Solomenko Andrii Ivanovych, Breus Oksana Serhiivna, Parii IUliia Oleksandrivna, Parii Myroslav Fedorovych, Parii IAroslav Fedorovych,
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
VALLE AGRICOLA TARDITI E FERRANDO S.P.A.
Tulipa L. · Tulip
J. en P. Snoek en Zn. B.V.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KUTNOWSKA HODOWLA BURAKA CUKROWEGO Sp.z o.o.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rene Baratin
Zea mays L. · Maize
Drobiazko IUrii Hennadiiovych
Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
STRECK HARALD| Harald Streck
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Stacja Hodowli Roślin Ogrodniczych Pass
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Vertuco B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Hari Besels
Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees · China aster
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Lilium L. · Lily
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
KLEINHANNS| Christoph Kleinhanns / DEIKE| Helmut Deike - Saatzuchtstation Eisleben -
Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Inaba Masaru
Crocus L. · Crocus
Van Woesik Veredeling B.V.
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Holland Bolroy Markt B.V.
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Vertuco B.V.
Narcissus L. · Daffodil
Kwekersvereniging Spectrum
Zea mays L. · Maize
Hadi Geza Szundy Tamas Marton L. Csaba Pinter Janos
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Saaten Union Recherche (FR)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Frederic Poujeaud
Zea mays L. · Maize
Hordiienko Volodymyr Valeriiovych