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.
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
J.W.M Konst,, Konst Alstroemeria BV
Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton
GERMAIN'S COTTON SEEDS
Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig
Diemen, Hubertus T. van|RS Vrouwenakker, Netherlands
Ilex L. · Holly
Meserve, Kathleen K.|St. James, NY
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Institut za povrtarstvo, S.Palanka
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Estonian University of Life Sciences Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Polli Horticultural Research Centre
Rosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN| Alain Meilland
Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond
C.S.I.C.-MURCIA
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
Mark Roland Boeder
Coriandrum sativum L. · Coriander
Jock Rudi
Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil
HORTIVAL DIFFUSION SAS (FR)
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Hybrids Ellas Abee
Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Citrus japonica Thunb.
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Ilex L. · Holly
MESERVE| Kathleen K. Meserve
Ilex L. · Holly
Meserve, Kathleen K.|St. James, NY
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Malus Mill. · Apple
Merrill, Grant|deceased, 325 Breese Ave., late of Red Bluff, CA by Lucille B. Merrill, legal representative, 325 Breese Ave., Red Bluff, CA 96080
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Dianthus L. · Carnation
Nobbio G.
Prunus mahaleb L. · Saint Lucie cherry
Hrotko Karoly / Probocskai Endre / Seboek Imrene / Magyar Lajos / Bereznai Roland
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Velde Mike John
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
R2n SAS (FR)