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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

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

Apple 693 Rose 290 European pear 221 Sweet cherry 178 Olive 172 Poinsettia 148 Cucumber 138 European plum 137 Bigleaf hydrangea 123 Rapeseed 123 Sour cherry 118 Bell pepper 117

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.

SAKPET098

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

TSUKAHARA JUN

2 records

Red Pike

Active

Iris x germanica L. · Florentine iris

Bryan Dodsworth

2 records

Red Star

Active

Pyracantha coccinea M. Roem. · Firethorn

Van der Sar - Vermaat

2 records

Red Lady

Active

Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil

Pieter Kolster

2 records

PKMSC01

Active

Schlumbergera truncata (Haw.) Moran · Thanksgiving cactus

Madsen Christian Hald

3 records

Rhinos Orange

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Realsplen

Application submitted

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Albani Vincenzo e Ruggieri Italina s.s.a.

2 records

RUYCOMAGRE

Active

Corokia x virgata Turrill

Kurt de Ruyver

2 records

Rusticana

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Markus Kellerhals

3 records

Pink Summer

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Ingemann Pedersen Jens

2 records

Red Star

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

H.R. WHETMAN & SON

2 records

Red Splendor

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Trees, Scott C.|Arrovo Grande, CA

2 records

POULcs006

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

PHP2016

Active

Plumeria rubra L.

JungleJack's Thailand Ltd.

2 records

Proxima Violet

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Riland

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Yount, Harry

2 records

PMOORE20

Active

Escallonia laevis (Vell.) Sleumer · Escallonia

Peter R. Moore

2 records

Prerasjer

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Preesman Royalty B.V.

2 records

Rey

Active

Chamelaucium uncinatum x Verticordia grandis

Nitzan Nir

2 records

Poulpah119

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Poulren039

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

2 records

Quipu

Active

Chenopodium quinoa Willd. · Quinoa

Paolo Casini

2 records

Quills and Thrills

Active

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

Korlipara Harini

3 records

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