Trailblazer
ActivePrunus domestica L. · European plum
Smith, Mildred M
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.
Breakdown by crop
Rose branching
174
Grapevine Branching
57
Grapevine Branching
21
Branching — Hydrangea macrophylla
12
Branching of apple tree
12
Carnation branching
10
Pepper branching
9
Root branching — sugar beet
6
Branching in carnation
5
Phalaenopsis spike branching
5
Dahlia branching
5
Branching in China Aster
5
Branching in white lupin
5
Poinsettia branching
4
Pelargonium branching
4
Branching in Alfalfa
4
Branching — Pelargonium zonale
3
Branching — New Guinea Impatiens
3
Hydrangea branching
3
Branching in sunflower
3
Branching of fennel
3
Branching — Eryngium planum
3
Branching in Echinacea
3
Branching — Common Hazel
3
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.
Victoria Pink Fanny
ActiveSymphyotrichum novi-belgii (L.) G. L. Nesom · New York aster
Kell Kristiansen
Yopuff
ActiveAster L. · Aster
Smith Mark A.|Fort Myers, FL
Versalcla
ActiveHypericum androsaemum L. · Tutsan
Verheijen Edwin Martijn|Wieringerwerf, NL
YAPRUBY
ActivePenstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue
Frederic C. Yates
Wesscaecryimp
ActiveScaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower
Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE
Yamour
ActiveBegonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia
Yates Frederic C.
YABOS
ActiveBegonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia
Yates Frederic C.|Somerford, Congleton Cheshire CW12 4SP, GB
USTUNI164
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
Ushio Sakazaki
Zalsacharyel
ActiveAlstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
Van Zanten Breeding B.V.
UNG CU13
ActiveCuphea hyssopifolia Kunth · False heather
Christian Unger
UF19-7-4
ActivePlectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus
David G. Clark
UF21-9-4
ActivePlectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus
David G. Clark
VOLFUC 6054
ActiveFuchsia L. · Fuchsia
Volmary Hubertus
Vlasveld002
ActiveHydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea
Vlasveld Peter
Twilight
ActiveEchinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower
IT Saul Plants LLC
TUILAD
ActivePhysocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark
Jonathan J. Tuite
Victory Cranberry
ActiveCatharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don · Madagascar periwinkle
Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)
YASPYELL
ActiveBegonia L. · Begonia
Yates Frederic C.
Victoria Xenian
ActiveSymphyotrichum novi-belgii (L.) G. L. Nesom · New York aster
Kristiansen Kell
Terra Nova
ActiveSalix L. · Willow
Kevin Lindegaard
WW Warren
ActiveAcer rubrum L. · Red maple
Warren Keith S.
Verhippin
ActiveHypericum androsaemum L. · Tutsan
Handelskwekerij Verheijen V.O.F
Zanasbluba
ActiveAster L. · Aster
Chrysanthemum Breeders Association Research B.V.