DLFCHIS13
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Arie Gerard Post
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.
Breakdown by crop
Maize plant height
1 889
Sunflower plant height
1 147
Plant height — common wheat
1 139
Barley plant height
860
Tulip plant height
584
Rapeseed plant height
560
Lily plant height
473
Maize plant height
471
Tomato plant height
426
Pea Plant Height
425
Bean plant height
298
Plant height — soybean
273
Chrysanthemum plant height
270
Rose Plant Height
254
Rapeseed Plant Height
244
Pepper plant height
242
Plant height — Perennial ryegrass
237
Plant Height — Durum Wheat
209
Triticale plant height
177
Phalaenopsis plant height
176
Lettuce plant height
175
Plant height — oat
167
Plant height — Sugar beet
154
Plant height — rye
152
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.
DLFPIP12
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Arie Gerard Post
DLFLAN1
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Arie Gerard Post
Esm Cold
ActiveGypsophila L. · Baby's breath
Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL
ESM R059
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Hooijman Aloysius A. J.
Don Sergio
ActiveKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
van der Knaap Leonardus Johannus Maria|Naaldwijk, NL
DLFALT2
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Arie Gerard Post
AUSowlish
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Captain Promise
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
kapiteyn breeding b.v.
Balcabhopi
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US
Balperblues
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
Westhoff Heinrich
Balance
ActiveGerbera L. · Gerbera
JAN L. EVELEENS
8463776
ActiveSpinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Nunhems B.V., 6083 AB Nunhem
Balolespri
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Uchneat Michael S.|Bellefonte, PA, US
Balcabooni
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Winslow Benjamin K. / Masor Laura L.
Ausdir
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Anthabuyam
ActiveAnthurium Schott · Anthurium
Jan Van Dijk
A7196z
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Monsanto Tehnology LLC, USA
Chianti CS
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
Pierre GARRAUD
IT
UA
7 records
DKC5141
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PETER KONCZOL
AT
IT
UA
9 records
Valesca
Protection expiredBrassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Raps GbR Saatzucht Lundsgaard
HU
IT
LT
LV
RO
5 records
LG Egmont
ActiveTriticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
BE
PL
UA
7 records
Jerry
ActiveBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Gertz Andreas
DE
UA
7 records
MAS 36A
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MAS SEEDS
IT
RO
SI
UA
8 records