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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.

Signe Tillisch

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ NL
10 records

Španělská

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

CZ SK
5 records

Novajo

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FR NL
5 records

Vendelin

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

SK UA
5 records

Niitaka

Active

Pyrus pyrifolia (Burm. f.) Nakai · Japanese pear

FR NL
3 records

Reno 2

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

NL PL
6 records

Thames Cross

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

FR NL
4 records

Vitamina

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

CZ SK
3 records

Remarka

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

CZ NL
9 records

Nitra

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

CZ SK
5 records

Nyirsegi

Protection expired

Lupinus albus L. · White lupin

VETOMAG FIRM RESEARCH CENTRE

HR SI
3 records

Lotova

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

SI UA
3 records

Mucurines

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

CZ NL
10 records

Techlovicka

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

CZ SK
5 records

Rotet

Active

Ribes rubrum L. · Redcurrant

NL SI
5 records

Morina

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

DE PL
5 records

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