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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.

HAVTHUN01

Terminated

Thunbergia alata Bojer ex Sims · Black-eyed Susan vine

Letty Janine Ten Have - Alderden

1 record

KLEDP22351

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Lena Thiede

1 record

KERMAR

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley

1 record

GRILEME02

Application submitted

Ilex x meserveae S. Y. Hu · Meserve holly

Guido Rouwette

1 record

Ice Crystal

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

De Jong Beheer B.V.

1 record

Green Gecko

Withdrawn

Cryptocoryne wendtii de Wit

ORIENTAL AQUARIUM (S) PTE LTD

1 record

Hanacupid

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Van Zanten Flowerbulbs B.V

1 record

Goldilocks

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

Golden Yocheryl

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Mark A. Smith

1 record

Golden Surfer

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Luc Pieters

1 record

Golden Streaks

Terminated

Brassica juncea (L.) Czern. · Brown mustard

TOKITA SEED CO LTD

1 record

Kiev

Withdrawn

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

FLORELITE CHRYSANTHS B.V.

1 record

Giolla Dearg

Terminated

Crocosmia Planch. · Montbretia

SHEILA HARDING POMEROY

1 record

Kismo

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

1 record

Kerprelila

Terminated

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

1 record

Hilbechwaik

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HilverdaKooij B.V

1 record

Kerbecasros

Withdrawn

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

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

1 record

Kimbu

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

BULL NORBERT

1 record

Kari

Terminated

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

ROAR MOE & TRINE HVOSLEF-EIDE

1 record

Kannahime

Active

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

KAKIMOTO SHOUJI CO. LTD

1 record

Fulimyel

Terminated

Limonium Mill. · Sea Lavender

FUKUKAEN NURSERY&BULB CO.,LTD

1 record

Go Go Red

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

Remarkable C.V.

1 record

Kiescaliblu

Terminated

Scabiosa japonica Miq.

Kieft Bloemzaden B.V.

1 record

Giganta

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Walter Hartmann

1 record

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