Red Gold
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
NL
3 records
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.
Star FD
ActiveLinum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
RO
3 records
Stella
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
FR
3 records
PrestoPro
TerminatedGlycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
HU
3 records
Pomforyou
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
DE
6 records
Pirella
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
DE
6 records
Primaris
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
FR
6 records
Redlane
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
NL
6 records
Pitestean
ActivePrunus domestica L. · European plum
RO
4 records
Narda
ActivePhaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
NL
3 records
Narana
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
DE
6 records
Nikol
ActiveLinum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
HU
3 records
Novella
ActivePrunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
EE
5 records
Navigator
TerminatedBrassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
SE
3 records
Malika
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
HU
3 records
Luteo
ActiveLotus corniculatus L. · Bird's-foot trefoil
HU
3 records
Malahit
ActiveRibes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry
EE
6 records
Minor
TerminatedVicia faba L. · Broad bean
HU
3 records
Merkur
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
CZ
7 records
Malling Juno
ActiveRubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
NL
10 records
Magdalena
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
NL
3 records
HASHIMOTO
ActiveCitrus unshiu Marcow. · Satsuma mandarin
ES
3 records
Larian
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
ES
6 records
Korál
ActiveRibes rubrum L. · Redcurrant
CZ
9 records