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Variety traits

Branching

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.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

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.

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Yordan Todorov,Velichka Todorova, Galina Pevicharova, Lozina Georgieva

BG
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Velichka Yordanova Todorova, Galina Todorova Pevicharova, Yordan Kostadinov Todorov

BG
3 records

Jagna

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
4 records

Thuja occidentalis L. · Northern white-cedar

GNU "CZENTRALNYJ BOTANICHESKIJ SAD NAN BELARUSI"

UA
2 records

Inula

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory

Selbat (FR)

FR
2 records

Hinsel

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy

PL
4 records

INV 1110

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

DE
2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

NL
2 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

GREAT PLAINS RESEARCH COMPANY

LT
4 records

Huzar

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy \Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa w Ożarowie Mazowieckim Spółka z o.o.

PL
2 records

Guisol

Active

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Guillou, Bernard|Saint-Malo, France

DE
2 records

Holger

Active

Juniperus squamata Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · Flaky juniper

Vorobiova Olena Anatoliivna

UA
3 records

Hachfee

Active

Ilex L. · Holly

Hachmann Hans

PL
2 records

GTB Helis

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

D. Genchev, I. Kiryakov

BG
2 records

Granit

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
3 records

Helios

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Prof Dr Fischer (DE)

FR
4 records

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

INIA-V.HERNANDEZ

ES
4 records

Grazia

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

NL
3 records

Goldie

Terminated

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

SUNSEEDS

IT
2 records

Hajdú

Active

Ulmus pumila L. · Dwarf elm

Elemér Barabits

HU
2 records

Hamilton

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL
2 records

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Janusz Szewczyk

PL
2 records

H1560

Protection expired

Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton

PAYMASTER TECHNOLOGY CORP

ES
2 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

HANNONG SEEDS

IT
2 records

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