Variety traits

Proso millet plant height

Panicum miliaceum L.

The plant height of common millet (Panicum miliaceum) is a variable morphological trait, typically ranging from 40–50 cm to 1.5 m, which determines crop productivity, lodging resistance, and suitability for forage purposes.

In the reference 13 varieties crop Proso millet, where this is mentioned in the description.

During millet variety testing, plant height is measured from the soil surface to the tip of the panicle, excluding the awns, at the stage of mass panicle emergence. The value of this trait depends on the variety's genetics and growing conditions; for breeding purposes, specimens under 110 cm are classified as medium-height, while those measuring 111–140 cm are considered tall.

Plant height is closely linked to agronomic characteristics: tallness increases biomass yield, which is valuable when grown for green fodder; however, excessive stem growth increases the risk of lodging during strong winds or under conditions of excessive nitrogen fertilization. Optimal height selection is critical for maintaining grain yield and facilitating the harvesting process.

General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.

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Varieties of Proso millet mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

GL Rubin

Active

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Saatzucht Gleisdorf

3 records

Vitrylo

Terminated

Panicum miliaceum L. · Proso millet

Hryhoraschenko Larysa Volodymyrivna, Yel`kin Oleksii Oleksandrovych, Horlachova Olha Vikentiivna, Konstantynov Stanislav Ivanovych, Yehorov Dmytro Kostiantynovych, Ponomarenko Nadiia Serhiivna, Horbachova Svitlana Mykolaivna,

3 records