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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

Maize plant height 1 889 Sunflower plant height 1 147 Plant height — common wheat 1 139 Barley plant height 860 Tulip plant height 584 Rapeseed plant height 560 Lily plant height 473 Maize plant height 471 Tomato plant height 426 Pea Plant Height 425 Bean plant height 298 Plant height — soybean 273 Chrysanthemum plant height 270 Rose Plant Height 254 Rapeseed Plant Height 244 Pepper plant height 242 Plant height — Perennial ryegrass 237 Plant Height — Durum Wheat 209 Triticale plant height 177 Phalaenopsis plant height 176 Lettuce plant height 175 Plant height — oat 167 Plant height — Sugar beet 154 Plant height — rye 152

Found in these crops

Maize 1 892 Sunflower 1 141 Bread wheat 1 049 Barley 765 Tulip 568 Rapeseed 553 Tomato 541 Maize 472 Lily 454 Pea 424 Common bean 309 Bell pepper 280

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.

Sunny Crown

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

De Jong Beheer B.V.

1 record

School Crush

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

Silverstripe

Withdrawn

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Kwekerij de Morgen V.O.F.

1 record

Sweet Talk

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

SIL Mona

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL

1 record

Snowbird

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

Si Hansen

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DLF Seeds A/S

1 record

Sugabon

Terminated

Gazania Gaertn. · Treasure flower

BOLWELL NARELLE GAI

1 record

Streamer

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

FGB B.V.

1 record

SAKOS10235

Terminated

Osteospermum L. x Dimorphotheca Vaill. ex Moench

Priscilla Grace Kerley^^^David William Kerley^^^Sarah Elisabeth Kerley^^^Timothy Edward Kerley

1 record

Staviski Orange

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Sissinghurst

Application submitted

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

M.J. Komen-Kruiswijk

1 record

SOGO F1567

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Chiang-Kuei Feng

1 record

Super Papagei

Terminated

Tulipa L. · Tulip

J.W. Reus Bloembollen B.V.

1 record

Socrate 23

Active

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

APSOVSEMENTI S.P.A.

1 record

RVI442

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

1 record

Sica 20

Active

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson · Chinese silver grass

Kwekerij Mesker

1 record

Schramo

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

1 record

Russells

Terminated

Briza media L. · Perennial quaking grass

THOMPSON ALAN

1 record

Ruiorg

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

De Ruiter's Nieuwe Rozen B.V.

1 record

Stormy

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

1 record

Serena

Withdrawn

Brassica carinata A. Braun · Ethiopian mustard

PRO.SE.ME S.R.L.

1 record

Seisuave

Terminated

Nicotiana L. · Tobacco

Société nationale d'exploitation industrielle des tabacs et allumettes (Seita) S.A.

1 record

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