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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

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.

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

3 records

DALON12

Active

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Dali

Application submitted

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Angus Soft Fruits Ltd

2 records

Dangypday

Terminated

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Big Lady

Active

Nyssa sylvatica Marshall · Black tupelo

Johannes L.L. de Lepper

2 records

DANCOP21

Application submitted

Sutera cordata Thunb. Kuntze · Bacopa

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Coreopsis L. · Tickseed

Korlipara Harini

2 records

Cantik

Active

Dracaena surculosa Lindl. · gold-dust dracaena

Lee Chee Hock

4 records

Camwhimp

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

2 records

Nepeta x faassenii Bergmans ex Stearn · Faassen's catnip

Sonia Wright

2 records

Torenia L. · Bluewings

Gavriel Danziger

2 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Plant 21 LLC

2 records

DANITA

Active

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

Esperit Plant B.V

2 records

Balfusimglo

Terminated

Impatiens walleriana x I. auricoma

Kristen Nicole Gross|Tau-San Chou

2 records

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Hubert Brandkamp

2 records

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Hubert Brandkamp

2 records

Agastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop

Janet N. Egger

2 records

Angelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia

Gavriel Danziger

3 records

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Hartwig Bull

2 records

Balazwilro

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

Michael W. Farrow

2 records

Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér. · Rose geranium

Klazina Vermeer-Boekestijn

2 records

BONPRI 1069

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Andrew Bernuetz

2 records

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