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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.

Buffalo

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

NL
1 record

BILINA

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

LV
1 record

Annabelle

Protection expired

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Bowie

Withdrawn

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

NL
1 record

Allium cepa L. · Onion

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
1 record

Anda

Protection expired

Lupinus mutabilis Sweet

CZ
1 record

Bad'oryi

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

UA
1 record

Boscorsun

Protection expired

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

NL
1 record

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

1 record

Amarossi

Active

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

NL
1 record

ALMAS

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
1 record

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

CZ
1 record

Astilla

Terminated

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SK
1 record

Baruta

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

NL
1 record

Bartasja

Protection expired

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

NL
1 record

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