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.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Vasiljevic Sanja, Karagic Dura, Mihailovic Vojislav,
Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion
SSC JP
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rene Baratin
Rosa L. · Rose
Zary Keith W.|Thousand Oaks, CA
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG. Herrn Dr. Martin Frauen / Dr. O. Sass
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
The State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University
Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon
The Regents of the University of California
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
PROSEEDS MARKETING
Albuca spirilis L. f.
Zuidgeest Honselersdijk V.O.F.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Utecht Angelika
Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer, Aad|Lisse, Netherlands
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
SAULESCU NICOLAEITTU GHEORGHEMUSTATEA POMPILIUCIURA AURELITTU MARIANAPETCU ELENA
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
SELGEN A.S
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp
MAISON DU VEGETAL
Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot
DLF Pickseed USA
Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot
Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
Terre de Lin Sca (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Nunhems B.V., Nunhems B.V.
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DLF SEEDS A/S
Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass
STELLING DIETER
Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Philip Simons