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.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Agri Obtentions SA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Ukrainian Scientific Institute of Plant Breeding LLC
Lilium L. · Lily
World Breeding B.V
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Vßclavik
Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop
Instytut Uprawy Nawożenia i Gleboznawstwa Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Domaine Public (FR)
Lilium L. · Lily
Mak Breeding B.V.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
KWS SAAT SE Germany
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Hiunter Zaitts
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Guenter Seitz
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Hiunter Zaitts
Zea mays L. · Maize
Prof.Dr.Samir Rady
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
HEGE HANS ULRICH
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
WANG XUEREN
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Pieters Dirk
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
PIAST Hodowla Roslin Lagiewniki Grupa Szelejewo sp. z o.o.
Rosa L. · Rose
HAENCHEN| Dr. sc. Eckart Haenchen
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Willem van Haerke
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Eugenio Tassinari
Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum
MIDDELBURG (NL)
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Sylvestris B.V.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
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