Jaboulay
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
FR
6 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.
Klint Karin
ActiveBrassica napus L. var. napobrassica (L.) Rchb. · Rutabaga
SE
3 records
Kék Duna
ActivePapaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy
HU
3 records
Ghiva
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
CZ
7 records
Generos
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
NL
6 records
FISHER
ActiveCitrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange
ES
5 records
Cassiopeia
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
CZ
4 records
Delcorf Diana
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
NL
5 records
Diana
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
CZ
3 records
Berleis
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
DE
6 records
Clara Frijs
ActivePyrus communis L. · European pear
NL
6 records
Bola
ActiveFoeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
NL
3 records
WILMUTA
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Arran Consul
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
IE
3 records
Algonquin
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
IT
5 records
Anna
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
NL
4 records
MAURINO
ActiveOlea europaea L. · Olive
MARSH
ActiveCitrus x paradisi Macfad. · Grapefruit
Maravilla
ActiveRubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
Dattier De Beyrouth
ActiveVitis L. · Grapevine
Bolero
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Jämtländsk gråärt
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
SE
4 records
Tunis
TerminatedBeta vulgaris L. · Beet
LV
2 records
Titus
ActiveCornus mas L. · Cornelian cherry
CZ
SK
2 records