Variety traits
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.
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.
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
JAQUES GUILLOU,BERNARD GUILLOU
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
MARGA DÜMMEN
Lupinus albus L. · White lupin
SOYA UK LTD
Impatiens L. · Balsam
Ludwig Kientzler
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Monsanto Technology, USA
Lupinus albus L. · White lupin
LANDWIRTSCHAFTLICHE LEHRANSTALT TRIESDORF
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
Sandor Brozik - János Apostol
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Sharpes International Seeds
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Lantmannen ek for, SE 268-81 Svalov
Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover
D'Eugenio Sementi s.r.l.
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
van Zanten Plants b.v
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
van Zanten Plants b.v
Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea
Ushio Sakazaki, c/o Flora 21 - Subsidry of YMS co. Ltd
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
Van Staaveren.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Stephen Southwick & David Decalo
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
KVITSCHAL Marcus Vinicius (BR)/CRESTANI HAWERROTH Maraisa (BR)/DENARDI Frederico (BR)
Rosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes
Cupressus macrocarpa Hartw. · Monterey Cypress
Verschuren, Marcus Johannes W. M.
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
Lowell Glen Bradford (US)
Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer, Aad|Lisse, Netherlands
Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer, Aad|Lisse, Netherlands