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.
Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil
Korzh Zoia Vasylivna, Kulinich Oleksii Oleksandrovych, Klysha Andrii Ivanovych,
Tulipa L. · Tulip
G. Buis Bloembollen B.V.
Iris L. · Iris
Maveridge Licensing B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
DI VITO MAURO / SACCARDO FRANCO
Exacum L. · Persian violet
GARTNERIET 3-KANTEN
Zea mays L. · Maize
Euralis Semences
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Sogroup (FR)
Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat
Yvette Milleliri c/o Agri Obtentions s.a.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
NORDDEUTSCHE| Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Halin Heohiiev heohiiev
Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
x Raphanobrassica spp.
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum
ASGROW SEED CO
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
SCHWEIGER & CO. HANS| Hans Schweiger & Co. (offene Handelsgesellschaft)
Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory
Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits & Legumes (FR)/Association des Producteurs d'Endives de France (FR)
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Nelly Guguin, Jean-Pierre Despeghel,
Symphytum L.
VOLCOV ALEXANDRUSTANESCU URSULA HELENAMIRON ANCAHANCIANU MONICAINCE ANUTA
Salix L. · Willow
Dr. Karl Gebhardt in Forschungsinstitut fuer schnellwachsende Baumarten
Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis
Penning Breeding B.V.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Zea mays L. · Maize
Joel Meunier
Zea mays L. · Maize
Joel Meunier
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Tomasz Pakos, Jean-Pierre Despigel,