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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.

INV 105

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KAISER JUTTA

DE
7 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

PHILIPPE JOUVE

PT SK UA
5 records

LG 3215

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

LIMAGRAIN VERNEUIL HOLDING

BE FR PL
5 records

APSF 32

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Maurizio Lottari

HR IT UA
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MONAHOS GRIGORIJ FEDOROVICh

ES IT NL
4 records

Dkc 6315

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Monsanto Technology, USA

IT
7 records

V 161 OL

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Technology LLC, Deutsche Saatveredelung AG

DK FR
6 records

V 140 OL

Protection expired

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE DK
7 records

Prima.

Protection expired

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Mauthner Warenhandels- und Vermögensverwaltungs GmbH

AT HU
5 records

S 1346

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

NOVARTIS SEEDS

CZ SK
4 records

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

DE DK
7 records

MH 3225

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

ES IT
4 records

PT 225

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE DK
5 records

S 09-90

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

NOVARTIS SEEDS

ES HR
4 records

LG 54.20

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Tuson Jean-Mark

FR UA
6 records

P 8821

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE SK
4 records

PR 39 D 23

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE SI
6 records

P 8589

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

DE IT
6 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Joel Meunier

RO UA
4 records

LG 31285

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

LIMAGRAIN EUROPE

DE SK
4 records

DK 3828

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Gabonatermesztesi Kutato Intezet - Instit Rech Prod Cereales (HU)/GIE Sockalb (FR)

CZ FR
5 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Voinesku Heorhii, Vrinchanu Oleksandru Viorel,

ES UA
7 records

MAS 13 V

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

MAS SEEDS

LT UA
4 records

Secale cereale L. · Rye

KWS Lochow

DE PL
4 records

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