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.

LAZZPO1201

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Johannes Nebelmeir

2 records

Little Prince

Active

Hibiscus coccineus x Hibiscus moscheutos L.

Zwetzig Gretchen

3 records

Little Lady

Active

Abelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia

Klemens Keysers

2 records

Lara

Active

Pinus nigra J. F. Arnold · European black pine

Petar Vrgoc

2 records

Luca

Active

Taxus baccata L. · European yew

Van Vliet New Plants B.V.

2 records

LOWTEN

Active

Veronica L. · Speedwell

Ian J. Ashton

2 records

Kiantilla

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Land Green

Active

Ilex crenata Thunb. · Japanese holly

Landin Outon Jose Luis

2 records

Kercla

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

P.G. Kerley

2 records

Keigibluus

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Shunsuke Takeuchi

2 records

LISSLITT

Active

Perovskia Karel. · Russian Sage

Liss Forest Nursery Ltd

2 records

KONSTREMEX

Terminated

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

2 records

KONMOMOKA

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Könst Breeding B.V.

2 records

Koncacandy

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Konst Johannes Wilhelmus Maria

2 records

KLELV16122

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Ruijun Li

2 records

KLEDP19263

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

LENA THIEDE|NILS KLEMM

2 records

Junior Surprise

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

Junior Bouquet

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Vester Mart|Zwaanshoek, NL

2 records

June Snow

Active

Styrax japonicus Siebold & Zucc. · Japanese snowbell

Chris van der Wurff Jr. Boomkwekerij Heeze

2 records

KLECA24A86

Application submitted

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Klemm+Sohn GmbH &Co.KG

2 records

LC NO27

Application submitted

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Alex Schoemaker Living Creations Holding B.V.

2 records

Lochglow

Active

Carpinus betulus L. · European hornbeam

Geoff Locke, Pattie Locke

2 records

KLECA14261

Terminated

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER

2 records

KLEC04064

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Nils Klemm

2 records

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Variety traits

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