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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.

Selena

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

RO
1 record

Regal Velvet

Protection expired

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

NL
1 record

Reagan Cool

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

NL
1 record

Starlight Fantasy

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Kolster

FR
1 record

Radost

Protection expired

Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia

SK
1 record

Santorini

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Soroksari 40

Protection expired

Matricaria recutita L. · German chamomile

HU
2 records

Souvenir de Mme E. Chautard

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Mouillère E.

FR
1 record

Soplisa F1

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

UA
2 records

P-TU-3

Terminated

Prunus L. · Plum

SK
1 record

Radim

Active

Lathyrus sativus L. · Grass pea

CZ
1 record

ROGISCA

Application submitted

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

ES
1 record

Soeur Thérèse

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Gaigne

FR
1 record

Skalka

Protection expired

Begonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group · Bedding Begonia

SK
1 record

Popuhaichyk F1

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UA
1 record

Rezi

Active

Sorbus L. · Mountain ash

HU
1 record

Schneeball

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Dresdner Zierpflanzen Steinle OHG

FR
1 record

Pipacs 1

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

HU
1 record

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