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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.

HEMZ0003

Active

Helenium autumnale L. · Common sneezeweed

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

2 records

H220912

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

H218918

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

H218911

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

2 records

Fisgopi

Active

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Angelika Utecht

2 records

Filigree Lace

Active

Betula pendula Roth · Silver birch

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

2 records

Fikalrodan

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.

2 records

Early Summer

Active

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Gartneriet Tvillingegaarden A/S

2 records

Dorset Naga

Active

Capsicum chinense Jacq. · Habanero pepper

Michael Wayne Michaud, Philida Joy Michaud

2 records

Dophloflawa

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Fichryraincar

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Fides B.V.

2 records

Doleuswedaishe

Active

Leucanthemum maximum (Ramond) DC. · Maximum daisy

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Dokalsin

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike J.

2 records

Dogailspinman

Active

Gaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower

van Sambeek Ellen

2 records

Dueimscearl

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

2 records

Felblu

Terminated

Felicia amelloides (L.) Voss · Blue marguerite

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

2 records

Golden Rock

Active

Ilex crenata Thunb. · Japanese holly

Renken Uwe|Wiesmoor, DE

2 records

EXTRMAG

Active

Hibiscus moscheutos L. · Crimson-eyed rose mallow

Cornelis A. Oostveen

2 records

DUECHAMPFI

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

2 records

Golden Brick

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Mu-Shan Chiang

2 records

Duealmidpu

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Tobias Dümmen

2 records

DLOBU21

Active

Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv. · Sweet alyssum

Gavriel Danziger

3 records

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