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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.

ALKAR

Terminated

Thinopyrum elongatum (Host) D. R. Dewey · Tall Wheatgrass

HR
1 record

Coko

Active

Gossypium L. · Cotton

1 record

Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage

1 record

WOXY

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

DKC3939

Active

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

1 record

SLAVONAC

Protection expired

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

HR
1 record

SIRENA-3551

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

SERRANO F1

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HR
1 record

RUNDER WEISSER WINTER

Protection expired

Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish

HR
1 record

RADIKA

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HR
1 record

PIONEER 3360

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

PF ZG 252

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

P 3737

Terminated

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

HR
1 record

Carlotta

Active

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

1 record

Oranza

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

NL
1 record

ZAGREPČANKA

Terminated

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

HR
1 record

VG-16

Terminated

Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley

HR
1 record

MARIJA

Terminated

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

HR
1 record

Lotto

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

NL
1 record

Kolacar

Protection expired

Allium cepa L. · Onion

SI
1 record

JUNI GIANT

Protection expired

Brassica oleracea L. (White Cabbage Group) · White cabbage

HR
1 record