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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.

Passat

Terminated

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

Rospen

Active

Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér. · Rose geranium

IT
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Dresdner Zierpflanzen Steinle OHG

FR
1 record

Ravana

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
2 records

Rondarka

Terminated

Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet

NL
1 record

Otelly

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

NL
1 record

Royal Pink

Terminated

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

NL
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Sakamoto S.

FR
1 record

Osiride

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Quadruro

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
1 record

Rosso oliva

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. · Radish

IT
1 record

Otava

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SK
1 record

POLJARKA

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

Orania

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

OSSK 633 WX

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

OSJEČKI RANI

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

OSJEČKA 90

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

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