Variety traits
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.
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.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
SVS Holland B.V.
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Serasem S.A.S.
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa Spolka Akcyjna w upadlosci likwidacyjnej
Carthamus tinctorius L. · Safflower
Saatzucht Streng-Engelen GmbH & Co. KG^^^Carsten Reinbrecht
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Nicolae Boaghe, Elena Andreea Teodorescu
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Institute of Field & Vegetable Crops (RS)/Soltis (FR)
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
Ir. Marc Joordens
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Stefan Streng
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Seminis Vegetable Seeds-Holland BV (NL)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
RAGT 2N S.A.S
Avena sativa L. · Oat
RAGT 2n
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Hilleshog NK SA (FR)/Research Institute for Cereals and Industrial Crops-Fundulea (RO)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US
Vicia sativa L. · Common vetch
Carneau Freres SA (FR)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
RAGT 2n
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
RAGT Czech s.r.o.,CZ
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Thierry Andre
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip
DLF-TRIFOLIUM| DLF-Trifolium A/S
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Syngenta Participations AG| CH
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US