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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 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.

GR16LW

Active

Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii Krüssm. · Coralberry

Guido Rouwette

1 record

Interlolru

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

1 record

G13518

Withdrawn

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

GardenGenetics LLC

1 record

INOSTCREME

Terminated

Osteospermum L. · Osteospermum

Silvia Hofmann

1 record

INLBUPIP16

Terminated

Lobularia maritima (L.) Desv. · Sweet alyssum

Birgit Hofmann

1 record

Ingscartwo

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Ingmulsca

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Ingmulvere

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Ingdire

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

1 record

Golden Paradise

Active

Pyracantha M.J. Roem. · Firethorn

Andrew Parker, Diana Parker

1 record

H218921

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

Faw 5878

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

FAW Eidgenössische Forschunganstalt für Obst- Wein- und Gartenbau

1 record

GS 62

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Gerhard Sundermeyer

2 records

IFECSSRA

Active

Echinacea Moench. · Coneflower

Jelle van den Haak

1 record

Fisrix Lipink

Terminated

Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.) Woodson · Brazilian jasmine

FISCHER GERMANY GMBH

1 record

Fisgenta

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Angelika Utecht

1 record

HP219901

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

1 record

Firecracker

Active

Digitalis chalcantha (Svent. & O'Shan.) Albach et al. x Digitalis grandiflora Mill.

Hans A. Hansen

1 record

Horizon Red

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

GARLAND LIN

1 record

HORE1644

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Lendert De Vos

1 record

Genbur

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Willi Endisch GbR

1 record

Hokomaseasid

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

1 record

HOCH1065

Active

Lagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle

Hochberg Export Ornamental Plants Ltd.

1 record

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