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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 L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Hanes Mitchell E.

1 record

AMOZ0003

Active

Arenaria montana L. · Mountain sandwort

Syngenta Participations AG

1 record

Barntasa

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Bariton

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Sande B.V.

1 record

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Captain Signum

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Kapiteyn Breeding B.V.

1 record

Bareleven

Terminated

Phlox L. · Phlox

Bartels Breeding B.V

1 record

Bardornimbe

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

BALL525

Active

Gypsophila paniculata L. · Baby's-breath

Manuel Gastelbondo

1 record

Braque

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PETER WAIN

1 record

ANTHCONYN

Terminated

Anthurium x scherzerianum hort. non Schott · Flamingo flower

Anthura B.V.

1 record

ANTHBANZOS

Terminated

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Brandaro

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Hubert Brandkamp

1 record

Bosco

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

HYBRIDA S.R.L

1 record

BOSAARC

Withdrawn

Hypericum L. · St. John's wort

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

1 record

Borkum

Terminated

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

ILSE & SIEGFRIED DEHNE GBR

1 record

Rosa L. · Rose

De Ruiter Intellectual Property B.V., Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.

1 record

Back in Black

Terminated

Agapanthus L'Hér. · Lily of the Nile

P.J.H. ZONNEVELD B.V.

1 record

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Henricus G.A. van der Boog

1 record

Bolero

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Zantedeschiagroep Trendflor V.O.F.

1 record

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

JEROEN GITZELS

1 record

Bombay Firosa

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

MAURITS PETRUS H.

1 record

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