QD-94
ActiveMandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine
Poul Graff
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.
Pilar
ActiveCannabis sativa L. · Hemp
Salvatore Casano^^^Phytoplant Research S.L.
PTG18
ActivePittosporum Banks et Soland. ex Gaertn. · Pittosporum
John Stanley Ritchie, Kathleen Anne Ritchie
Raspberry Summer
ActiveAgastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop
Janet N. Egger
Porto
ActiveVriesea Lindl. · Vriesea
Alexander Pinkert
PHMZ0004
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Ditoplant Export B.V.
Powell Summer Navel
ActiveCitrus L. · Citrus
POWELL CLIVE NEIL^^^POWELL JOYCE
PHALGASCIJ
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus
Radiance
ActiveAbelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia
Randall Dale Lindsey
Queen Salmon
ActiveArdisia crenata Sims · Christmas berry
Dick van den Bos
PARRED
ActivePhotinia x fraseri Dress · Fraser's photinia
The Paradise Seed Company Pty Ltd
Purple Sensation
ActiveCampanula L. · Bellflower
van Kesteren Mark|Noordwijkerhout 2211 XP, NL
Pha263
ActiveHelianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Pink Passion
ActiveVeronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell
Christopher Smith
PHALDOQZI
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Anthura B.V.
PIKU3
ActivePrunus canescens L. x Prunus incisia L.
Sächsisches Landesamt für Umwelt Landwirtschaft und Geologie
POULPAL071
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
POST301
ActiveHybrids between Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench and Echinacea paradoxa (Norton) Britton
Henricus Maria Joseph Holtmaat
Ponkan
ActiveCitrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange
Pitman, Robert G
PHALIJBAK
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Anthura B.V.
POULFL003
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Phalborudo
ActivePhalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid
Anthura B.V.
PEZZ0004
TerminatedPentas lanceolata (Forssk.) K. Schum. · Egyptian starcluster
Syngenta Flowers LLC
Orange Alf
ActiveBerberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry
Ralph Matheus Hoof