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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.

Korengir

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes

2 records

JDM001

Active

Ginkgo biloba L. · Ginkgo

Jo Frans de Martelaer

2 records

KLEPH16321

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Nils Klemm^^^Antonella Capo

2 records

KLEPH08171

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER

2 records

ICOPRINS11

Active

Ilex crenata Thunb. · Japanese holly

Plant Select N.V.

2 records

LAZOST1207

Terminated

Osteospermum L. x Dimorphotheca Vaill. ex Moench

Johannes Nebelmeir

2 records

Kimpbon

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

KLEDP18090

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Klemm + Sohn GmbH & Co. KG^^^Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

KLEDP16209

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Nils Klemm^^^Lena Thiede

2 records

HUIBL

Active

Exochorda racemosa (Lindl.) Rehder

Huisman Boomkwekerij B.V.

2 records

KLEDM10629

Active

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

PER KLEMM|TRAUDE MUNDINGER-FLAD

2 records

Kichicomp

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

KLECN23085

Active

hybrids between Campanula portenschlagiana Schult. and Campanula poscharskyana Degen

Langella Raffaele

2 records

Kiamoya

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

HP221905

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

KLECA17399

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Anita Stöver

2 records

Kolmsqueen

Active

Callicarpa bodinieri H. Lev.

Kolster Holding B.V.

2 records

Kuegrarolav

Active

Hybrids between Pelargonium crispum and Pelargonium x domesticum

Hofmann Christa / Olbricht Klaus / Meinl Katrin / Wiedemann Michael

2 records

Kinepor

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

2 records

Kimberly

Active

Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis · Cape jasmine

Petrus C.M. Olsthoorn^^^BARENDSE NICO

2 records

Interuspa

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

Kolmgreviva

Active

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

Floribreed V.O.F.

2 records

Intertrorats

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

2 records

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