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

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.

Jolimp

Application submitted

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Christophe Pieters

1 record

Lonnazer

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Lonmistra

Terminated

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

LOBLAMOUBL

Terminated

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

LOB604

Terminated

Lobelia L. · Cardinal Flower

Nuflora International Pty Ltd

1 record

Ircobegu

Terminated

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

Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA), Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat

1 record

Lianher Mermaid

Application submitted

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Chih-Wen Su

1 record

Laksmi

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

De Jong Beheer B.V.

1 record

KLEPH20410

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Antonella Capo

1 record

Kiedahboa

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.

1 record

Kerverbuzz

Active

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Kerley Co Ltd

1 record

KLEPH06124

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Nils Klemm

1 record

Kerpoliblush

Active

Primula elatior (L.) Hill · Oxlip

Kerley Co Ltd

1 record

KLEN04065

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Per Klemm

1 record

Kolmarom

Terminated

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

Floribreed V.O.F.

1 record

KW4251

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

Dieter Alber^^^Rainer Leipert^^^Nicolas Couteau

1 record

LIMRVL22

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

1 record

Limonetes

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SIDT^^^ETSIA^^^CIDA

1 record

LIMIVI822

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Limagrain Europe S.A.S

1 record

Kameleon

Terminated

Dianthus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

1 record

Inglila

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Kakegawa S84

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

1 record

KLEDP06078

Terminated

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm

1 record

KLEDH24740

Application submitted

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

MAIKE BOXRIKER

1 record

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845
Winter hardiness 27 261

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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.