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.
Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
Ulrike Behrendt (Oldendorfer Saatzucht)
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Floyd Zaiger (US)
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Floyd Zaiger (US)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
Nicolaas P. Dekker
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Yanul` Viktor Pavlovych, Baian Ezhefne, Synysha Iotsych, Drahan Shkorych,
Olea europaea L. · Olive
INCONNU (FR)
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Zaiger's Inc. Genetics
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Floyd Zaiger (US)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
Van Zanten Breeding B.V.
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Floyd Zaiger (US)
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Klaveren Arie D.|De Kwakel 1424 PE, NL
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
R.Dumbravs, L.Ikase
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Floyd Zaiger (US)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
V. Todorova, V. Nikolova, Y. Todorov, St. Daskalov, L. Georgieva
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Crop Protection AG