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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.

Rodeo

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

Ond

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

HU
1 record

Rim

Withdrawn

Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax

SI
1 record

Ornament

Application submitted

Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea

UA
1 record

Richaldo

Protection expired

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

Profit

Protection expired

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

NL
1 record

Profi

Terminated

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

NL
1 record

Ritmo

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Olympos

Active

Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil

HU
1 record

Odeon

Protection expired

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

SK
1 record

Rexona

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

RKhA-TsD

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
2 records

NS-Kh-2018

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
2 records

RGT Palenzzia

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

SK
1 record

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

NL
1 record

Renoir

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

Ricobtus

Terminated

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

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