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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.

Summit

Active

Hydrangea quercifolia W. Bartram · Oakleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Klein T.

FR
1 record

SU Hypatia

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat

DE
1 record

White Queen

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. · Onion

Semenarna Ljubljana, SI

SI
1 record

V2799Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
2 records

White Elegance

Protection expired

Lilium longiflorum Thunb. · Easter lily

NL
1 record

Sorom

Withdrawn

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
1 record

Tuve

Terminated

Anethum graveolens L. · Dill

SE
1 record

Tokai

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Wavestar Green

Application submitted

Calathea G.F.W. Mey. · Calathea

NL
1 record

WALDRON

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

ES
1 record

Vyron

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

NL
1 record

Trudy

Withdrawn

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DE
1 record

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DE
1 record

Tricolor

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rovere

FR
1 record

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