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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.

Primadonna

Protection expired

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

NL
1 record

Moravský

Protection expired

Althaea officinalis L. · Marsh-mallow

SK
1 record

Pretatrix

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

NL
1 record

OSSK 337

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

Praga

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SK
1 record

OSJEČKA 23

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

OSJEČANKA

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

MOMBUEY

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

ES
1 record

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

NL
1 record

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

PT
1 record

Orandiso

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Pandora

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

NL
1 record

PAN37003

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

UA
1 record

Postolianskyi

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
1 record

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

UA
2 records

Mintop

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

OSSK 664

Terminated

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

Mimosa

Active

Humulus lupulus L. · Common hop

CZ
2 records

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