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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.

Orizont

Active

Allium cepa L. · Onion

RO
1 record

Lys Golden

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

HU
1 record

Orash

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Lunnyi F1

Application submitted

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
1 record

Modern

Withdrawn

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

CZ
1 record

Ostravske

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SK
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Mouillère E.

FR
1 record

Omer

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RO
1 record

OSJEČKA 12

Terminated

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

Olina

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Oleshka 14

Application submitted

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

UA
1 record

Lo876

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

IT
1 record

Olaf

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

NL
1 record

Miochar

Terminated

Limonium sinense (Girard) Kuntze · Chinese statice

NL
1 record

Lipgloss

Withdrawn

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

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