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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.

Nunojoy

Active

Limonium sinense (Girard) Kuntze · Chinese statice

Limongaudio S.S. Agricola di Del Gaudio Giovanni e Rosa

1 record

Petelred

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Mont de Marsan

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

NIRPHOLI

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Alessandro Ghione

1 record

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Penevro

Terminated

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

Oakheart Ltd.

1 record

Okavango

Terminated

Crocosmia Planch. · Montbretia

Paul Lewis

1 record

Mirabella Red

Terminated

Kalanchoe manginii Raym.-Hamet & H. Perrier · Chandelier plant

GARTNERIET ABILDGAARD

1 record

Night Mare

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Gebr. Zijlstra B.V.

1 record

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Daniele Neri

1 record

Phlox L. · Phlox

HANDELSKWEKERIJ RENE VAN GAALEN BV

1 record

Neon

Withdrawn

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Jeffrey Kent, Larry Kent, Michael Kent

1 record

PECZ0012

Withdrawn

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

Syngenta Participations AG

1 record

Paradiso

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

1 record

Nadia

Terminated

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Knud Jepsen

2 records

Orange Beauty

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Zantedeschiagroep Trendflor V.O.F.

1 record

Ms121

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

JOHANSSON EVERT

1 record

Montefalcone

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

Mon Ami

Active

Helleborus niger L. · Christmas rose

Helleborus B.V.

1 record

MI00421

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Floréac N.V.

1 record

Penharcar

Terminated

Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Mornings Pride

Terminated

Helleborus x nigercors J. T. Wall

Kwekerij de Morgen V.O.F.

1 record

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