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.

Barlaxiaga

Withdrawn

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Barberet & Blanc S.A.

1 record

Cynthia

Terminated

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Fred Hendriks

1 record

Bonpri 585

Withdrawn

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Andrew Bernuetz

1 record

Conella Yellow

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

1 record

COMUN APIRENO

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

1 record

Creme Chantilly

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Kale Group) · Kale

Sébastien Guillet

1 record

BR2020

Active

Photinia x fraseri Dress · Fraser's photinia

Bart van Roessel

1 record

Boztrenfas

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Roses B.V.

1 record

BLUETTE WHITE

Terminated

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

DAI-ICHI SEEDS CO. LTD.

1 record

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Pheno Geno Rose D.O.O.

1 record

Clapp's Favorite

Active

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

1 record

Carpsim

Application submitted

Carpinus betulus L. · European hornbeam

Readyhedge Ltd.

1 record

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Variety traits

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Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
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