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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.

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

DMR Veredeling B.V.

1 record

Bostella

Active

Begonia-Rex-Hybridae · King begonia

Hoefnagels B.V.

1 record

DLFLEON1

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

1 record

Charmeur

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

1 record

Bosaphan

Terminated

Hypericum androsaemum L. · Tutsan

H. & B.R. van den Bosch B.V.

1 record

Dekosorno

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

1 record

Boogie

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Semsearch B.V.

1 record

Deliana

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

De Jong Beheer B.V.

1 record

Dekleandra

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Nicolaas P. Dekker

1 record

Dekinsta

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

1 record

Bess

Terminated

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Knud Jepsen

1 record

Chelsion

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Sion B.V.

1 record

Cheeky Glow

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Johanna G.H. van Haaster

1 record

DC000058LS

Terminated

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Decock Youngplants S.P.R.L.

1 record

Casarano

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

1 record

Ceb Bright

Withdrawn

Lilium L. · Lily

Cebeco Seeds B.V.

1 record

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

1 record

Baznaga

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

François Bernard

1 record

Delipaolo

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

1 record

Bay 3663

Withdrawn

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Michael Neumüller

2 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

1 record

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