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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.

V6960Z

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Tehnology LLC, USA

FR
6 records

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

Pothos Plant B.V.

NL
5 records

Sundance

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IPR B.V.

NL
7 records

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

P.C.M. Olsthoorn Holding B.V.

NL
5 records

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
9 records

Sunnita

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Nilsson, Bengt

SE
7 records

Span

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CRITES-MOSCOW GROWERS INC.

NL
6 records

Soft Yolynn

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

LEON GLICENSTEIN

NL
5 records

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
8 records

Smart

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

IPR B.V.

NL
7 records

Silvena

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Scarlena

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Novartis Seeds B.V.

NL
5 records

Savrun

Active

Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
7 records

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Federation Nationale des Producteurs de Chanvre (FR)

FR
7 records

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Gentos S.A.

PT
10 records

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Sejet Planteforaedling I,S

DE
6 records

Rheidol

Active

Secale cereale L. · Rye

PLANT BREEDING INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE

AT
5 records

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn

Snowy River Seeds, AUS

HU
5 records

RH527

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

JOSE RAMON PEREZ MONREAL

UA
8 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

NL
5 records

Redford

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

NL
6 records

Poulbao

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

PL
5 records

Poulstri

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/s

PL
5 records

Picus

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Wolfgang Walter

DE
7 records

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