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.
Rosa L. · Rose
Societe Nouvelle des Pepinieres & Roseraies Georges DELBARD (FR)
Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut
TSURKAN IVAN
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.
Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
Ludwig Kientzler
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.
Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine
VARIOS OBTENTORES
Pyrus L. · Pear
Dr. Frank Alston c/o East Malling Research Station
Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice
J. VAN EGMOND & ZN. B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Domaine Public (FR)
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
Iezzoni Amy
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
De Bolster B.V.
Citrus medica L. · Citron
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine
EXPL.AGR. NAVARRO DUVAL
Hybrids between Citrus x aurantium L. x Citrus trifoliata L.
Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry
Sadowniczy Zaklad Doswiadczalny Instytutu Ogrodnictwa Brzezna Sp z o.o.
Ficus carica L. · Common fig
DESCONOCIDO/INSCRIPCIÓN DE OFICIO
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Ruiz González, David/Egea Caballero, José/Rubio Angulo, Manuel/Salazar Martínez, Juan Alfonso/López Alcolea, Jesús/Molina Gómez, Antonio
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Nikolay Matakov, Hristo Georgiev
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Association Fruits Oublies (FR)
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Selekcijos ir sėklininkystės firma ,,Manul"
Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
GUICHENUY ET DEMASSON (FR)
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
PETRE LUDOVICCORNEANU GELU
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy