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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

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.

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

Ilex aquifolium L. · Common holly

Spek Peter|Boskoop, NL

2 records

Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower

WERNER GERITS

2 records

Niagara

Active

Exochorda racemosa (Lindl.) Rehder

Herman Geers Handelskwekerij B.V.

2 records

Panroue

Active

Philotheca myoporoides · Long leaf wax flower

Roué Pépinières S.A.R.L.

2 records

Plagu Blue

Protection expired

Delphinium L. · Larkspur

KUNIHIRO KONISHI

2 records

PKMSC02

Terminated

Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera

Christian Hald Madsen

2 records

Aster L. · Aster

Smith Mark A.|Fort Myers, FL, US

2 records

NC2016 2

Active

Cercis canadensis L. · Eastern redbud

North Carolina State Universisty

2 records

Ourasi Yellow

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex hort. Veitch) Brummitt · Nerve plant

Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Nanping

Active

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

KONINKLIJKE HANDELSKWEKERIJ

2 records

Nanguen

Active

Ulmus L. · Elm

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

2 records

Muster

Active

Ligustrum ibota Siebold

Johann Muster

2 records

Ribes sanguineum Pursh · Red-flower currant

Mara Wynne Friddle^^^Ryan N. Contreras

2 records

Pieris japonica (Thunb.) D. Don ex G. Don · Japanese pieris

Ron van Opstal Holding B.V.

2 records

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE

2 records

OHMADSAOM

Withdrawn

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

OHMADPORM

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

PER1373

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

RUTH KOBAYASHI

2 records

PEQZ0004

Active

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Syngenta Flowers LLC

2 records

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