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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.

BKPBEMCRS

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp

2 records

Aros

Active

Malus toringo (Siebold) Siebold ex de Vriese · Toringa crab apple

Arne R. Jensens Planteskole

3 records

BKCECAPI

Application submitted

Celosia L. · Cockscomb

Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp

2 records

Asteria

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Topcolor Breeding V.O.F.

2 records

BeTesnogat

Active

Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia

ter Laak Wendela Antoinette

2 records

BBDRASOPI

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Dummen Tobias Gunter

2 records

Blagon

Active

Ginkgo biloba L. · Ginkgo

Derly Obtentions S.A.R.L.

3 records

Bkpcmpir

Active

Campanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

2 records

BKDAFRW

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

2 records

BBTUN22405

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Brent Barnes

2 records

ANNYS 99

Active

Ilex crenata Thunb. · Japanese holly

ANDRE VAN NIJNATTEN

2 records

Balmirleu

Active

Salvia greggii A. Grey · Autumn sage

Solano Ramirez Rolando

2 records

Aniak

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike|De Lier, NL

2 records

Balsukalav

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kim Grace H.

2 records

Barsal

Active

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Barrault Horticulture S.A.R.L.

2 records

Allmefreshimp

Active

Mentha x piperita L. · Peppermint

WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN

2 records

Balcongraniss

Application submitted

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

PHUONG NGUYEN

2 records

Balsukaco

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Kim Grace H.

2 records

Ace of Hearts

Active

Cercis canadensis L. · Eastern redbud

Woody Paul Buddy Ewing|Morganton, NC, US

2 records

Allpista

Active

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN

2 records

Alljune

Active

Veronica x media Schrad.

ALLPLANTS HOLDING B.V.|STUART SCOTT

2 records

Balarwite

Terminated

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

SCOTT C TREES

2 records

Alibaba

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Christopher Hugh Warner

2 records

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