Variety traits
Branching is a morphological trait of a plant characterized by its ability to form lateral shoots from the main stem. This indicator determines plant architecture, its productivity, and its response to seeding density.
Mentioned in descriptions 8 809 varieties reference book.
Branching is a morphological feature of a crop reflecting the ability of the main stem to form lateral branches. In agronomy, this trait is directly linked to the tillering type and crop structure, as in many species additional shoots can bear reproductive organs, increasing the number of fruits or inflorescences per plant.
The expression of branching depends on the biological characteristics of the variety and its growing conditions, primarily plant population density. At low seeding rates, high branching allows for compensating for the lack of plants by forming additional shoots, whereas in dense stands, excessive branching often leads to the development of unproductive biomass and a reduction in overall yield.
In variety trials, this indicator is evaluated visually or by counting, often expressed as a percentage of plants with branching traits or in scores. The absence of branching is usually an advantage for intensive technologies, ensuring crop uniformity and synchronous ripening, while branching forms are valued for their plasticity at different seeding rates.
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.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
STICHTING WAGENINGEN RESEARCH-WAGENINGEN PLANT RESEARCH
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ)
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Stat Exp South Haven (US)
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Peter JACOBSEN (DK)
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Vivaisti, I
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Purdue Research Foundation, USA
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Xingping Zhang, James Brusca.
Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange
Timothy Williams
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Peter JACOBSEN (DK)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
MAS Seeds,FR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Pioneer Overseas Corporation, USA
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Revol Benoit
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
PIONEER SALES| Pioneer Hi-Bred Northern Europe Sales Division GmbH
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
RESPUBLIKANSKOE NAUCHNO-PROIZVODSTVENNOE DOCHERNEE UNITARNOE PREDPRITIE «INSTITUT PLODOVODSTVA»
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Monstanto Vegetable, NL
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Ragt, F
Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
David M. Brazelton, Antonio A. Alamo Bermudo, Peter Stefan Boches, Adam L. Wagner, Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.
Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
David M. Brazelton, Adam L. Wagner, Peter Stefan Boches, Antonio A. Alamo Bermudo y Paul Lyrene.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Pioneer Overseas Corporation US (USA)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION US
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
XINGPING ZHANG
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Fruit Variety International Pty Ltd (AU)
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
Timothy P Sheehan, Sheehan Genetics LLC