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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.

6K54

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

ES
1 record

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agrigenetics d.o.o. (HR)

HR
1 record

11634 C

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Raillard, Didier

HU
1 record

Bouvardia longiflora x Bouvardia ternifolia

Van Zanten Breeding B.V.

1 record

Acapulco

Active

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

Penning Breeding B.V.

NL
1 record

1094H794-01

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
1 record

Aftersun

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Van Woesik Veredeling B.V.

NL
1 record

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
1 record

1080J944-01

Application submitted

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
1 record

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

IT
1 record

5038H

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

IT
1 record

04W032

Active

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

DELTA&PINE LAND HOLDING

ES
1 record

430A

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
1 record

Yocapitola

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Wendy Bergman

1 record

Yin

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

Adria

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Winterberg

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

29I22A

Withdrawn

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Yves BIOULAC

UA
2 records

26TT0075A

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Frederic Poujeaud

UA
2 records

Yadah Saron

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Saron Breeding B.V.

1 record

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

2 records

YABLUSH

Terminated

Nemesia foetens Venten · Nemesia

A T Yates & Son

1 record

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