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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

Found in these crops

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.

Géode

Active

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

GIE Linea Semences de lin (FR)

FR
1 record

Gendark

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Wolf Endisch / Gerd Endisch / Ursula Endisch-Burmeister geb. Endisch

DE
1 record

Genbelsca

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Gerd Endisch

DE
1 record

GENADIX 6

Terminated

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
1 record

Georgina

Terminated

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Peter Herzog

DE
1 record

Muscari · Grape hyacinth

W. van Lierop & Zonen B.V.

NL
1 record

Genam

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Wolf Endisch / Gerd Endisch / Ursula Endisch-Burmeister geb. Endisch

DE
1 record

Gondolfo

Withdrawn

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
2 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Dr. Hubert Kuhlmann

DE
1 record

Fukushu

Application submitted

Citrus hybr.

INCONNU (FR)

FR
1 record

Gold Leopard

Application submitted

Canna x generalis L. H. Bailey · Garden canna

TAKII & CO LTD

NL
1 record

Scorzonera hispanica L. · Black salsify

Service Officiel de Controle (FR)

FR
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

C.W. van der Hulst Bloembollen B.V.

NL
1 record

Goldwin

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

Vilmorin SA (FR)

FR
1 record

Goldrush

Withdrawn

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

LIMAGRAIN NEDERLAND| Limagrain Nederland B.V. (LG Europe-Research)

DE
1 record

GARBELO

Active

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

SEMILLAS BATLLE, S.A.

ES
1 record

Goricka simba

Application submitted

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

DEJAN RENGEO

SI
1 record

GOLD

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

SOCIETÀ AGRICOLA D'EUGENIO ITALO E FIGLI S.R.L.

IT
1 record

GARFIO

Withdrawn

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

TECNOCIENTIFICA

ES
2 records

Tulipa L. · Tulip

De Geus Vriend

NL
1 record

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Holland Bolroy Markt B.V.

NL
1 record

Galicio

Withdrawn

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

BOGAERT| Ir. C.W. van den Bogaert c/o Zelder B.V.

DE
2 records

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