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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.

RGS 3006

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

LV
1 record

PR46A75

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

CZ
2 records

Prydnistrovska

Application submitted

Trifolium hybridum L. · Alsike clover

UA
1 record

Panon

Active

Trifolium pannonicum Jacq. · Hungarian clover

CZ
1 record

PAHULJICA 4774 PC

Protection expired

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

HR
1 record

Odeska 150A

Application submitted

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

UA
1 record

NS Ilina

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat

CZ
1 record

NPZ SR 1007

Withdrawn

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

LV
1 record

Monterosa

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

IT
1 record

Mirage

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

IT
1 record

MAS 25M

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
1 record

MERKUR

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DK
1 record

Mecano

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

DE
1 record

KWS Plenum

Withdrawn

Triticum aestivum L. subsp. aestivum · Bread wheat

DE
1 record

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

UA
2 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
2 records

KALNIK

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR

HR
1 record

Impuls

Withdrawn

Triticum durum Desf. · Durum wheat

BG
1 record

Enigma

Protection expired

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

Agrigenetics (HR)

SI
1 record

Dzherelo

Application submitted

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

UA
1 record

ES Alfa

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

UA
2 records

Phacelia campanularia A. Gray

CZ
1 record

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