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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.

Constraw

Active

Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia

Sakazaki Ushio

PL SK
5 records

Argus

Protection expired

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Ludwig Kientzler

DK NL
5 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

6 records

Sunbini

Terminated

Sanvitalia Lam. · Creeping Zinnia

Hugo Dittmar Samen und Pflanzen

SK
5 records

Euphorbia hypericifolia L. · Graceful sandmat

UWE LEINERT

DE
5 records

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

Silze GmbH & Co KG

DE
5 records

Poulhult

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

PL
5 records

Poulstri

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/s

PL
5 records

Peamight

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

The Limes New Roses

FR
5 records

Paper Cascade

Application submitted

Rhodanthe anthemoides · Chamomile sunray

SALKIN ESMA

IE
5 records

Pactommy

Active

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

Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE

DE
5 records

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

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

DE
5 records

Pacpisyb

Active

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

Martin Geibel

DE
5 records

Naches

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CRITES-MOSCOW GROWERS INC.

NL
7 records

Lobeto

Application submitted

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Westhoff, Heinrich|Oeding, DE

PL
5 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE
5 records

Kugotia

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Kuijf, H. J. M.|Mennonjetenbuut 116A, 1427 B.C. Ulthoom, Netherlands

NL
5 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Syngenta Seeds

NL
5 records

Korligel

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

PL
5 records

Fiswipink

Application submitted

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

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
5 records

Fisruby

Active

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

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
5 records

Fislina

Application submitted

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

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
5 records

Filun

Application submitted

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

UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-

DE
5 records

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