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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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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.

Luna

Terminated

Salvia splendens Sellow ex Schult. · Scarlet sage

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Magnat

Application submitted

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

Niwa Hodowla Roślin Jagodowych sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

Mary Robinson

Terminated

Daboecia cantabrica (Huds.) K. Koch · Connemara heather

Holger Lienhop

DE
1 record

Maryna

Application submitted

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

Niwa Hodowla Roślin Jagodowych sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

MACARENA

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

LABOR.PHYSILOGIE VEGETAL

ES
1 record

Luchian

Active

Levisticum officinale W. D. J. Koch · Lovage

VINATORU COSTELMUSAT BIANCABRATU CAMELIANEGOSANU GEANINAPOPESCU MATILDA

RO
2 records

Marsial

Withdrawn

Zea mays L. · Maize

AMI SRL

IT
1 record

Lord

Application submitted

Hippophae rhamnoides L. · Sea buckthorn

Andrejs Bruvelis

UA
2 records

Marlene

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch x Euphorbia cornastra (Dressler) Radcl.-Sm.

GUTBIER GREGOR

SE
1 record

MARIIA BRUVELE

Application submitted

Hippophae rhamnoides L. · Sea buckthorn

Andrejs Bruvelis

UA
2 records

Mashen`ka

Terminated

Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees · China aster

Shevel` Larysa Oleksiivna, Kondratenko Vira Vasylivna,

UA
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Joel Meunier

UA
1 record

Liubava

Terminated

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Kischak Olena Anatoliivna, Taranenko Liliia Ivanivna,

UA
2 records

LOUISE

Terminated

Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera

GARTNERIET THORUPLUND A/S

DK
1 record

Mambo

Terminated

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

CLERCQ| Ir. Herve de Clercq c/o ILVO - Plant-Toegepaste Genetica en Veredeling

DE
2 records

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Oriekhova Olena Anatoliivna, Krylov Oleh Mykolaiovych, Borysov Oleksandr Volodymyrovych,

UA
1 record

Mama

Terminated

Mentha L. · Mint

Skrypnyk Nadiia Mykhailivna, Bilyk Nadiia Serhiivna, Shelud`ko Lidiia Panasivna,

UA
1 record

Liviia

Active

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

Oliinykov Mykola Petrovych, Zahorul`ko Vitalii Volodymyrovych, Lykhovs`koi Volodymyr Volodymyrovych, Volynkin Volodymyr Oleksandrovych, Avidzba Anatolii Mkanovych,

UA
2 records

Liwia

Terminated

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

PL
1 record

Manru

Terminated

Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin

Hodowla Roślin Kosieczyn sp. z o.o.

PL
1 record

Linar 90

Terminated

Arachis hypogaea L. · Peanut

Karanda Tetiana Mykolaivna, Farafonov Viktor Anatoliiovych, Barbaruk Valentyna Tadeushivna, Piter Bohdan Chykaliuk,

UA
2 records

Lilo

Withdrawn

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch x Euphorbia cornastra (Dressler) Radcl.-Sm.

Ecke, Paul Jr.

SE
1 record

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka

PL
1 record

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

LIDEA FRANCE SAS

PL
1 record

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