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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.

Izumrud

Application submitted

Sorghum Moench · Sorghum

UA
1 record

Earlydoro

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato

IT
1 record

Ivona

Terminated

Dahlia pinnata Cav. · Garden dahlia

CZ
1 record

ISU61C

Active

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

RO
1 record

Fürtözön

Protection expired

Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv. · Foxtail millet

HU
1 record

Golden Crown

Terminated

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

DVANAESTA

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

ISTAP 'SYLA'

Terminated

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

DK
1 record

Ester

Terminated

Dahlia pinnata Cav. · Garden dahlia

SK
1 record

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
2 records

Escada

Withdrawn

Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean

DE
1 record

Iride

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Frukta

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SK
1 record

HI 0473

Withdrawn

Beta vulgaris L. · Beet

LV
1 record

Dritto

Terminated

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

IT
1 record

Herman de Boon

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

NL
1 record

Indiana

Withdrawn

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

NL
1 record

Henichanka

Terminated

Sorghum x drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. & Chase · Sudangrass

UA
2 records

Dready

Active

Allium vineale L.

NL
1 record

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