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Variety traits

Vining habit

Vining habit is a descriptive indicator of plant architecture characterizing a cultivar's ability to produce long lateral shoots. This trait is typical for cucurbits and is taken into account when planning planting patterns and cultivation methods.

Mentioned in descriptions 6 098 varieties reference book.

Vining habit is a colloquial term for a plant's appearance, indicating the presence of long lateral shoots or vines. In professional breeding, this trait is evaluated through morphological parameters, such as main stem length, branching intensity, and overall bush shape, which are recorded in DUS (Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability) protocols.

These parameters are assessed using metric units of length, the number of lateral shoots, or scoring scales adopted by specific testing centers. There is no standardized universal vining index, so the assessment is always specific to the characteristics of the botanical taxon.

The expression of this trait depends on the interaction between the cultivar's genotype and environmental conditions, including plant density, nutrition regime, and moisture. When selecting a cultivar, agronomists are advised to refer to the official description of the habit, as the degree of vining directly affects the required spacing and the choice of agrotechnical practices, such as the use of trellises.

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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.

Pepix

Withdrawn

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

NL
1 record

Pepinex

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HU
1 record

Pearl Bells

Terminated

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

NL
1 record

Pixie

Protection expired

Syngonium Schott · Arrowhead plant

NL
1 record

Phoenix

Terminated

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

NL
1 record

New Wonder

Withdrawn

Scaevola L. · Fan-flower

NL
1 record

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ES
1 record

Mandurio

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

IT
1 record

Nadine

Protection expired

Begonia L. · Begonia

NL
1 record

Neon

Active

Vicia sativa L. ssp. sativa · Common vetch

DE
1 record

KUTJEVAČKI RANI

Protection expired

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Kutjevo d.d. (HR)

HR
1 record

Matilde

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

NL
1 record

MARRONET

Application submitted

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

ES
1 record

Koralovyi ryf

Application submitted

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

UA
1 record

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