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.
Sinapis alba L. · White mustard
Selgen, a.s. Vyzkumne centrum SELTON, s.r.o.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
FLORANOVA LTD
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
LARK SEEDS INTERNATIONAL, USA
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine
J.FEMENIA CATALA
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE-INRA
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange
GIUSEPPE REFORGIATO/GIUSEPPE RUSSO/SANTO RECUPERO
Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
CHICOLINE
Lens culinaris Medik. · Lentil
Kulinich Oleksii Oleksandrovych, Nevmyvako Tetiana Volodymyrivna, Korzh Zoia Vasylivna, Klysha Andrii Ivanovych,
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Impatiens L. · Balsam
BALL SEED COMPANY
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Olea europaea L. · Olive
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
Chicoline (BE)/ILVO - Plant Toegepaste (BE)
Olea europaea L. · Olive
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy