Hera
ActiveHibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus
Poul Graff
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.
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
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.
JN16
ActiveCercis canadensis L. · Eastern redbud
Ray Jackson^^^Cindy Jackson
INWQ-E92
ActiveHybrieds between Acer palmatum and Acer pseudosieboldianum
Halladin Paul H.
Gradiana
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Gradilis Recherche SARL
Japo 72
ActiveFargesia murielae (Gamble) T.P.Yi · Umbrella bamboo
Gerd Poplawski^^^Wilfried Janßen
Inmanbemag
ActiveMandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine
Hofmann Birgit
INLOBLILAC
ActiveLobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia
Birgit Hofmann
Jacifeve
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
JACKSON and PERKINS WHOLESALE INC
Izbrannitsa
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
VARTAPETYaN VALENTINA VASIL'EVNA / ISAEV SERGEJ IVANOVICh / LIMBERGER GLEB E'DUARDOVICh
Freja
ActiveMalus toringo (Siebold) Siebold ex de Vriese · Toringa crab apple
Ole Bönsdorff
Hachzwerg
ActiveIlex aquifolium L. · Common holly
Holger Hachmann
ISIID
ActiveHybrieds between Acer palmatum and Acer pseudosieboldianum
Early Morning LLC dba Iseli Nursery
H223902
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
H218914
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
Inchrdesgo
ActiveChrysocephalum apiculatum (Labill.) Steetz · Common everlasting
Peter Wicki-Freidl
Goldengirl
TerminatedKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
Ike Vlielander
H217903
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
INCALPOCLI
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Birgit Hofmann
Goalia Rossa
TerminatedDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Goldsmith Seeds Europe B.V.
IFPHLFC
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
van den Haak Jelle
IFECSSMIN
ActiveEchinacea Moench. · Coneflower
Spil Glenn
Icing Sugar
ActiveSalvia greggii A. Grey · Autumn sage
Richards Rodney William|Mansell Gamage, GB
Fiunupfimp
ActiveBegonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia
Fides B.V.
INOSTSOVIO
ActiveOsteospermum L. · Osteospermum
Silvia Hofmann