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.
Brassica oleracea L. (Brussels Sprouts Group) · Brussels sprouts
ROYAL SLUIS
Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SAFFOLA SEEDS Ltd (ZA)
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o
Zea mays L. · Maize
JOTSKOVICh BORHE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
NUSEED EUROPE
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Jim Gerdes
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Rustica Prograin Genetique SA (FR)/Institute of Field & Vegetable Crops (RS)
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Donau GmbH & Co.KG
Brassica oleracea L. (Savoy Cabbage Group) · Savoy cabbage
Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)
Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy
Georg Dobos Dr., Wien AT
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
NUSEED EUROPE
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Serasem, FR
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Suddeutsche Saatzucht (DE)
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Werner Paulmann^^^Martin Frauen^^^Jürgen Noack
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
Carneau Freres SA (FR)
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
Barenbrug Holland B.V. (Variety Administration)
Zea mays L. · Maize
Saaten-Union
Hordeum vulgare L. · Barley
ISEA S.r.l.^^^Marina Baronchelli^^^Alberto Gianinetti^^^Donata Pagani
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Piet H.Smeenge
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Zea mays L. · Maize
Purar Bozana, Bekavac Goran, Jockovic Djordje, Stojakovic Milislav,
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Hans Bauklo