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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.

Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad

1 record

BC 343

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

ARCADIA

Terminated

Trifolium repens L. · White clover

HR
1 record

Vidan 697

Terminated

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

1 record

P 3540

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

KARDIA F1

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HR
1 record

Yubiley 50

Terminated

Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion

1 record

JEGESAP

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish

HR
1 record

ZG 535

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

ISZ 13

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

HR
1 record

HELIJANA

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HR
1 record

ST439

Terminated

Gossypium L. · Cotton

1 record

SL 414

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

DOMAĆA

Protection expired

Brassica nigra (L.) W. D. J. Koch · Black mustard

HR
1 record

SAINT ANDREA

Protection expired

Capparis spinosa L. · Caper

HR
1 record

SABRINA-3707

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

BC 660

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

BC 590 A

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

BC 189

Terminated

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

HR
1 record