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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.

Balspunsil

Withdrawn

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

MARGARET M HURKMAN

1 record

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Barlgraa

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Azienda Agricola Di Giorgio - di Antonio e Renato S.S.

1 record

Balfanpish

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Barcoco

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

GIDEON SCOVEL

1 record

Albertville

Terminated

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

1 record

Albanie

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

BALAZDAPI

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Balaton

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

1 record

Balcelsan

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

BALCEBRED

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

KERRY MEYER STROPE

1 record

Achilles

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Microflor N.V.

1 record

Rosmarinus officinalis L. · Rosemary

Volmary Ltd

1 record

Balfanfaro

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Jeroen Gitzels^^^Hans Henrik Kampmann

1 record

Aygo

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

1 record

Atlas

Withdrawn

Coriandrum sativum L. · Coriander

Nunhems Germany GmbH

1 record

Adefem

Terminated

Adenium obesum (Forssk.) Roem. & Schult. · Desert rose

Gunnar Rosenlund

1 record

Act Vida

Terminated

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

Evanthia B.V.

1 record

Asgerd

Terminated

Salix L. · Willow

Stig Larsson

1 record

Armadanyel

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

GERARD B.M. LENTJES

1 record

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Aura

Withdrawn

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

1 record

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