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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.

Meicosme

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

2 records

Meiariba

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

2 records

Orange Retz

Active

Carpinus betulus L. · European hornbeam

Jean Blondeau

2 records

Orange Dream

Active

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Michal Andrusiv

2 records

OHMADLEVA

Active

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

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

Maráczy

Active

Magnolia kobus DC. · Kobus magnolia

László Maráczi

2 records

NCDX2

Active

Deutzia x rosea (Lemoine) Rehder

Thomas G. Ranney

2 records

Naomi Gold

Active

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

Esperit Plant B.V

2 records

Magdalena Red

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Lorca

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Willi Endisch GbR

2 records

Lobselila

Terminated

Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

MIYOPEEA

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Miyoshi & Co.

2 records

Minzong

Active

Ilex rotunda Thunb.

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Lea

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Edens Creations B.V.

2 records

Minlily

Active

Arbutus unedo L. · arbutus

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Milenio Forte

Active

Citrus x limon (L.) Osbeck · Lemon

FRANCISCO FORTE SALVADOR

3 records

Leonie

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Josef Heuger

2 records

MANZ0029

Active

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

Magic Blizzard

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

2 records

LAAZ0014

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

Laredo

Active

Leucophyllum frutescens (Berland.) I. M. Johnst. x Leucophyllum zygophyllum I. M. Johnst.

Shipley Nicholas Benoit,Buhrow Russ A

2 records

Muklass

Active

Aglaonema commutatum Schott x Aglaonema philippinense Engl. var. stenophyllum (Merr.) R. N. Jervis

Parthasarathy Mukundan

2 records

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