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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.

Sources7

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.

LVPI1801

Active

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

Lazzeri Carlo

2 records

KUEGRAROW

Active

Hybrids between Pelargonium crispum and Pelargonium x domesticum

Michael Wiedemann^^^Christa Hofmann^^^Klaus Olbricht^^^Katrin Meinl

2 records

Lala Star

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Silviero Sansavini^^^Stefano Lugli

4 records

Moonshine

Active

Choisya ternata · Mexican orange

David Ralph Tristram

2 records

Kylie

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Knud Jepsen

3 records

Meilegase

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

MEILLAND ALAIN ANTOINE

2 records

Mariblon

Active

Prunus laurocerasus L. · Cherry laurel

La Forestière - Société Coopérative de Propriétaires et Exploitants Forestiers

3 records

Little Boy

Active

Thuja plicata Donn. ex D. Don · Western red cedar

Kruse und Kruse - Ralf-Thomas und Roland Hans Kruse - Baumschulen GbR

2 records

Mincolem04

Active

Cotinus coggygria Scop. · European smoketree

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Lirome

Active

Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. · Lingonberry

Sierteeltkwekerij Maarten Bloemen V.O.F.

3 records

MI00822

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Floréac N.V.

2 records

MI00587

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Floréac N.V.

2 records

Monet

Application submitted

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Angus Soft Fruits Ltd

2 records

Miss Pinky

Active

Anisodontea scabrosa (L.) Bates

G. J. MOOLMAN

2 records

Lulumex

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Angelika Utecht

2 records

Kormelaus

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Minrouge3

Active

Cercis canadensis L. · Eastern redbud

Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.

2 records

Koreroide

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

2 records

Maggy

Active

Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather

Kurt Kramer

2 records

Maestro

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

P.Kooij & Zonen B.V.

2 records

LAZOST1803

Active

Osteospermum L. x Dimorphotheca Vaill. ex Moench

Nebelmeir Johannes

2 records

Mayon

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.|De Lier, NL

2 records

MINFIGFOR

Active

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

Jean-Yves Forest

2 records

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