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.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Domaine Public (FR)
Petunia Juss. · Petunia
MARGA DÜMMEN
Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
Marga Dümmen
Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel
Asocijacija ,,Sortsemovošč"
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
JAN HOEK
Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Schoone Rene
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Domaine Public (FR)
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Domaine Public (FR)
Castanea sativa Mill. · Sweet chestnut
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
CHICOLINE
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
JAN HOEK
Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
Smaal, Andre|Aalsmeer, Netherlands
Aster L. · Aster
G.B.H BARTELS
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
HORAL JIRI / ALEKSEEV YuRIJ BORISOVICh
Hydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea
Kromhout Woulter
Ficus carica L. · Common fig
JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA
Olea europaea L. · Olive
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HM.Clause S.A.S.
Rosa L. · Rose
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
JAN HOEK