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.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
NORDDEUTSCHE| Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG
Thuja occidentalis L. · Northern white-cedar
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Instytut Sadownictwa i Kwiaciarstwa im. Szczepana Pieniążka
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Kyrylov Mykhailo Ivanovych, Dubinin Serhii Volodymyrovych,
Populus L. · Poplar
FCBA (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Centre d'Exp du Machinisme Agricole Genie Rural Eaux & Foret (FR)
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Instytut Hodowli i Aklimatyzacji Roslin Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
Rosa L. · Rose
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Rosa L. · Rose
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
keine Angabe
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Klymenko Svitlana Valentynivna, Tereshcenko Tamara Petrivna, Kuznetsov Volodymyr Viktorovych, Honcharovska Inna Valeriivna,
Picea glauca (Moench) Voss · White spruce
Vorobiova Olena Anatoliivna
Citrus hystrix DC. · Leech Lime
INCONNU (FR)
Salvia splendens Sellow ex Schult. · Scarlet sage
Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
CAUSSADE SEMENCES
Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees · China aster
Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
BAZGAN CONSTANTIN
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Angeles Maria
Olea europaea L. · Olive
Sonnoli Attilio
Tilia cordata Mill. · Small-leaved lime
Hans Ritter in Baumschule Wilhelm Ley
Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut
TURCANU ION
Populus L. · Poplar
AMINAL-INSTITUUT BOSBOUW EN WILDBEHEER E.V.
Chrysanthemum indicum L. · Indian chrysanthemum
Creations Challet Herault SA (FR)