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.
Rosa L. · Rose
Hans Jurgen Evers
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden (NL)
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
HILD SAMEN GMBH
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
STICHTING DLO-CENTRUM VOOR PLANTENVEREDELINGS-EN
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
Jadwiga Stanielewicz / Herr Witold Polkowski
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Thorndal
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
VAN DER JAGT MARTINUS
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Prof. Dr. Christa Fischer
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Malus Mill. · Apple
PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
NordSeed ApS
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ)
Citrus unshiu Marcow. · Satsuma mandarin
Kajiura Masako (JP)/Iwasaki T. (JP)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ZKI, H
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Institut za ratarstvo i povrtarstvo, Novi Sad
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France