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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.

Cordelia

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts

NL
2 records

Dallas

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

DE
1 record

Daimagic

Withdrawn

Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice

NL
1 record

Ghittia

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RO
1 record

Flowerdale

Protection expired

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

Gerda

Protection expired

Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Hayata ex Merr. · Dwarf umbrella tree

NL
1 record

Elisabeth

Withdrawn

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

NL
1 record

CN7

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

IT
1 record

CS844

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

UA
1 record

Eldorado

Terminated

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

NL
1 record

Einstein

Withdrawn

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

NL
2 records

Galerie

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

CREDO

Terminated

Cynosurus cristatus L. · Crested dog's-tail

DK
1 record

Filomena

Withdrawn

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

DE
1 record

Figaro

Protection expired

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

Dizzy

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ebihara Hiroshi

FR
1 record

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