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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.

Dokalkam

Terminated

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Dokalcasi

Withdrawn

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Busca

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Pieters Plant Production B.V.B.A.

1 record

Docolmastrefranstre

Application submitted

Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Dodaxsu

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Bozcrysmel

Withdrawn

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Roses B.V.

1 record

Bullrudi 20

Application submitted

Rudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan

Hartwig Bull

1 record

Docaltitogra

Active

Calibrachoa parviflora (Juss.) D’Arcy · seaside petunia

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Docalalkotibu

Active

Calibrachoa parviflora (Juss.) D’Arcy · seaside petunia

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Dovercanpin

Active

Veronica longifolia L. · Garden speedwell

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Bonbrabu

Terminated

Brachyscome Cass. · Swan River Daisy

Andrew Bernuetz

1 record

Cokli COT

Application submitted

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Cot International S.A.R.L.

1 record

Dobegicpoyel

Withdrawn

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Dümmen Group B.V.

1 record

Delimanadou

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

1 record

Blacir

Active

Daphne circassica x Daphne sericea

Anthony Robin White

1 record

BKPBEWFBC

Active

Begonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia

Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp

1 record

BKLVSTFLI

Terminated

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp

1 record

BKDAMFPBC

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp

1 record

BKDAMAGFCY

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

SANNE HELENA RUIGROK

1 record

BONPRI 2761

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Andrew Bernuetz

1 record

Celebrette Peach

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SCOTT C TREES

1 record

BONMA 138

Active

Argyranthemum frutescens x Glebionis carinata

Andrew Bernuetz

1 record

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