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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 Rapeseed 123 Bigleaf hydrangea 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.

Pixie Crunch

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Purdue Research Foundation (PRF)

1 record

POULPAH023

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

1 record

Pinto

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

VAN HOLSTEIJN J.C. CORNELIS

1 record

Paularo White

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

Piccolino

Terminated

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Marco van Noort Vaste Planten V.O.F.

1 record

PEHY0064

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

Podaras 11

Terminated

Hybrids between Buddleja alternifolia Maxim. and Buddleja davidii Franch.

Cornell University

1 record

Pacfavio

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

1 record

Ostra

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

1 record

Pink Yoirvine

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Wendy Bergman

1 record

Orange King

Terminated

Euphorbia fulgens Karw. ex Klotzsch · Scarlet plume

HOVO H.O.D.N. KWEKERIJ ALBATROS V.O.F. , FA. J.N. BAKKER & ZN

1 record

Petpurtwo

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Oban

Terminated

Gentiana L. · Gentian

Ian H. McNaughthon

1 record

PEQZ0049

Terminated

hybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

1 record

OPSTAL11

Active

Acer palmatum Thunb. · Japanese maple

Ron van Opstal Holding B.V.

1 record

Olawa Red

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

Okavango

Terminated

Crocosmia Planch. · Montbretia

Paul Lewis

1 record

OCHKEIPILA

Terminated

Pericallis x hybrida (Scheidw.) B. Nord. · Cineraria

Shigeaki Ochiai

1 record

Penblu

Withdrawn

Nemesia foetens Venten · Nemesia

Penhow Nurseries

1 record

Nemimblu

Terminated

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

NEJRAN-A

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

1 record

Paularo Yellow

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

North Country

Active

Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry

2 records

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