Variety traits
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.
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.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ebihara H.
Lathyrus sativus L. · Grass pea
Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees · China aster
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
Dahlia pinnata Cav. · Garden dahlia
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Anthurium Schott · Anthurium
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Lythrum L. · Loosestrife
Lilium L. · Lily
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Sementi Dotto (IT)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Vitis L. · Grapevine
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Olea europaea L. · Olive
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
Verbena L. · Vervain
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation