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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.

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

6 records

Auscook

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Winslow Benjamin K. / Masor Laura L.

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

5 records

Mariko

Terminated

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

KOBAYASHI| Isao Kobayashi

BE DE DK NL
4 records

Zorza

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

CZ LT PL
5 records

Waverking

Terminated

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

WAVEREN| van Waveren Saaten GmbH

DE ES FR
6 records

Sunbelbu

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

SUZUKI KENICHI| Kenichi Suzuki / NISHIZAKI| Yashiji Nishizaki / MURAKAMI| Yasuyuki Murakami

DE NL PL
4 records

Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry

Information not available - Contact NL authorities

ES FR NL
5 records

Perla

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Bean International Research and Development-Bird (FR)

ES FR IT
6 records

Meridonna

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

ENTHOVEN ADRIANUS W.M.

BE DE SE
4 records

Meilider

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND MARIE| Marie-Louise Meilland

DE FR IT
4 records

Lilamica

Terminated

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

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

DE DK SE
4 records

Kimart

Protection expired

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

DE IT PL
4 records

Kordapt

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE

DE FR NL
5 records

Fortex

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

ES FR IT
5 records

Goliáš

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Jiri Horal

CZ SK UA
4 records

Enzo

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Saatbau Linz eGen (Erwerbs- und Wirtschaftsgenossenschaft)

AT SI UA
6 records

Avifel

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE) , Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits et des Légumes (CTIFL)

FR HU IT
7 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Pieterpik B.V.

FR NL
4 records

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

Pieterpik B.V.

FR NL
4 records

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