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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.

Perlynka

Application submitted

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

UA
1 record

RAY RUBY

Active

Citrus maxima x Citrus reticulata · Tangelo

ES
1 record

Pitic

Active

Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry

RO
1 record

Naylor's Blue

Active

x Cuprocyparis leylandii (A. B. Jacks. & Dallim.) Farjon · Leyland cypress

HU
1 record

RAITA

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

LV
1 record

Napkori

Application submitted

Robinia pseudoacacia L. · Black locust

HU
1 record

Redkhaven

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

UA
1 record

Panna

Active

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

UA
2 records

PANISELLO

Application submitted

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
1 record

Rathen

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Meinl K.

FR
1 record

Pepix

Withdrawn

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

NL
1 record

Padolí

Protection expired

Begonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group · Bedding Begonia

SK
1 record

Pasamonte F1

Application submitted

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

UA
1 record

POZEGAKA

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

ES
1 record

Podkrkonoší

Protection expired

Begonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group · Bedding Begonia

SK
1 record

Padmos Time

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

NL
1 record

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