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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

Maize plant height 1 889 Sunflower plant height 1 147 Plant height — common wheat 1 139 Barley plant height 860 Tulip plant height 584 Rapeseed plant height 560 Lily plant height 473 Maize plant height 471 Tomato plant height 426 Pea Plant Height 425 Bean plant height 298 Plant height — soybean 273 Chrysanthemum plant height 270 Rose Plant Height 254 Rapeseed Plant Height 244 Pepper plant height 242 Plant height — Perennial ryegrass 237 Plant Height — Durum Wheat 209 Triticale plant height 177 Phalaenopsis plant height 176 Lettuce plant height 175 Plant height — oat 167 Plant height — Sugar beet 154 Plant height — rye 152

Found in these crops

Maize 1 892 Sunflower 1 141 Bread wheat 1 049 Barley 765 Tulip 568 Rapeseed 553 Tomato 541 Maize 472 Lily 454 Pea 424 Common bean 309 Bell pepper 280

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.

Kardia

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

SK
1 record

Lubimi

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DE
1 record

Meandra

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Milada

Protection expired

Matthiola incana (L.) R. Br. · Hoary stock

SK
1 record

Matrix

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

LG Arabesque

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DE
1 record

Kadricorn

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
1 record

Mézelo Grófi

Application submitted

Robinia pseudoacacia L. · Black locust

HU
1 record

MICHAS

Terminated

x Triticosecale Wittm. ex A. Camus · Triticale

LV
1 record

LIQUATRO

Withdrawn

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DSV DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG

PT
1 record

Messis

Active

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nyman ex A. W. Hill · Parsley

PL
1 record

Mercurius

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

NL
1 record

JOŠAVA

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

Jitka

Withdrawn

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

CZ
1 record

Lanka

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

Lieselotte

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

DE
1 record

Marharyta

Application submitted

Vicia L. · Vetch

UA
1 record

MATASOLDATS

Application submitted

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

ES
1 record

KWS RALLYS

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DK
1 record

Jaquar

Protection expired

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

KWS AB 235

Application submitted

Secale cereale L. · Rye

DE
1 record

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