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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.

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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.

Bere Bosk

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

UA
2 records

DKC4968YG

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

SK
2 records

Deliga

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
4 records

Charles Roux

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

FR
2 records

Červinka

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

CZ
4 records

Cera 340

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RO
2 records

Cora

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch var. nucipersica (Suckow) C. K. Schneid. · Nectarine

RO
2 records

Copernic

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

RO
2 records

Belica

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

SI
3 records

CLEMENULES

Active

Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Clementine

ES
4 records

Crown Bob

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

NL
3 records

Camilla

Terminated

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

NL
2 records

Barbarossa

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

DE
3 records

Curly

Protection expired

Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig

NL
4 records

Balady Awad

Active

Cydonia oblonga Mill. · Quince

NL
3 records

Bluetta

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

NL
4 records

Cepljenka

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

SI
2 records

Blast AGM

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

RO
2 records

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