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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.

Regina

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat

CZ
2 records

Scozzese

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
1 record

Red Kortina

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Stallion Boy

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

NL
1 record

SCHERPA F1

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

SESVANDERHAVE N.V./S.A. (BE)

HR
1 record

Red devil

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

IT
1 record

Stage Girl

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

NL
1 record

Quinty

Active

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

Santiago

Active

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

Sonet

Terminated

Tulipa L. · Tulip

CZ
1 record

Solomon

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Pryntsesa

Application submitted

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

UA
1 record

ŠOKAC

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

R9403

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

UA
1 record

Saliente

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

IT
1 record

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