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.
Cupressus L. · Cypress
PANCONESI ALBERTO C/O C.N.R. / RADDI PAOLOC/O C.N.R.
Hippophae rhamnoides L. · Sea buckthorn
Volodymyr Mezhenskyj
Euphorbia fulgens Karw. ex Klotzsch · Scarlet plume
KOPPERT| Marius Anthonius Koppert
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL. FRANCE
Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia
Wolfram Götz
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
KWS SAAT SE&CO.KGaA, DE
Rosa L. · Rose
KORDES' SOEHNE| W. Kordes' Soehne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Syngenta Seeds
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Domaine Public (FR)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Sativa coop (IT)
Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
KIENTZLER| Ludwig Kientzler
Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
KIENTZLER| Ludwig Kientzler
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
APP Darzkopibas instituts
Hydrangea quercifolia W. Bartram · Oakleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Flemer
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Gleisdorf
Scorzonera hispanica L. · Black salsify
Service Officiel de Controle (FR)
Cupressus L. · Cypress
PANCONESI ALBERTO C/O C.N.R. / RADDI PAOLOC/O C.N.R.
Cupressus L. · Cypress
PANCONESI ALBERTO C/O C.N.R. / RADDI PAOLOC/O C.N.R.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Monsanto SAS Boissay Toury FR
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
GOLDSMITH SEEDS