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.

Kolmarigra

Application submitted

Salvia xjamensis J. Crompton · Jame sage

Kolster Holding B.V.

1 record

KLEPH24805

Application submitted

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Antonella Capo

1 record

KLEPH23557

Active

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Antonella Capo

1 record

KLEPH16274

Withdrawn

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Leonhard Müller

1 record

KLELV20123

Withdrawn

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Ruijun Li

1 record

INHELSOMAG

Active

Heliopsis helianthoides (L.) Sweet var. scabra (Dunal) Fernald · Rough oxeye

Silvia Hofmann

1 record

IRTAMB-A21-323

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

IRTA (G. CATALUÑA)

1 record

Ingmulwhi

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

KLEVP20067

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Ruijun Li

1 record

Ingbrisal

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

HORE140103

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Lendert De Vos

1 record

INCHADICLO

Terminated

Euphorbia hypericifolia L. · Graceful sandmat

Birgit Hofmann

1 record

Hokotair

Application submitted

hybrids between Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. and Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser.

Kolster Holding B.V.^^^Horteve Breeding B.V.

1 record

Hokomasuset

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Kolster Holding B.V.^^^Horteve Breeding B.V.

1 record

Intraiwhi

Terminated

Nemesia foetens Venten · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann^^^HENDRIK THEOBALD

1 record

KLEDB10715

Terminated

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Nils Klemm^^^Katinka Wilde

1 record

KLEPH24838

Application submitted

Petunia x atkinsiana D. Don · Garden petunia

Antonella Capo

1 record

INNERYWS

Terminated

Erysimum cheiri (L.) Crantz · Wallflower

Silvia Hofmann^^^HENDRIK THEOBALD

1 record

Ingwweye

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Ingcarreb

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

HUGP16

Application submitted

Phillyrea angustifolia L.

Huijbregts Holding B.V.

1 record

Indiglo Girl

Withdrawn

Salvia L. · Sage

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

Illusionista

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

Hana Purple

Terminated

Callistephus chinensis (L.) Nees · China aster

HATANO SHOJI

1 record

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