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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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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.

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

4 records

Codiared

Active

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

GRAHAM NOEL BROWN

4 records

Caltraelbu

Application submitted

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Theodorus Cornelis Maria Van Kleinwee

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Syngenta Flowers LLC

4 records

Camp Trailbule

Application submitted

Campanula L. · Bellflower

PIM KAAGMAN

4 records

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

Trees Scott C

4 records

Cal Pur

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

ROBERT PIERCE

4 records

Calpriwi

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis

4 records

Balcabyelow

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Jianping Ren

4 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Dr Andrew Berneutz, an employee of Bonza Botanicals, Bonza Botanicals Pty Ltd

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

4 records

Balpepin

Application submitted

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Jianping Ren

5 records

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

Winner Blair|Ventura, CA

4 records

Balfierose

Application submitted

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Uchneat Michael S.|Geneva, IL, US

5 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

4 records

Balfiesaled

Application submitted

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Uchneat Michael S.|Geneva, IL, US

4 records

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Leue Ellen|DeKalb, IL, US

4 records

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

LESLIE HEFFRON

4 records

Balcanoa

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Jianping Ren

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Ren Jianping|Geneva, IL, US

4 records

Veenas

Active

Cucurbita moschata Duchesne · Butternut squash

SAKATA SEED SUDAMERICA LTDA

ES UA
6 records

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