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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.

Prame

Active

Trifolium pratense x Trifolium medium

CZ
2 records

OSTSSAT-DR BAUMANS

Withdrawn

Vicia villosa Roth · Hairy vetch

DSV DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG

PT
1 record

Mihara-Kokonoe

Active

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Pixie

Protection expired

Syngonium Schott · Arrowhead plant

NL
1 record

Mid Late Summer

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Zwijnenburg P.

FR
1 record

Olivière

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

FR
1 record

Pescarus

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

RO
1 record

Nimba OŻA

Withdrawn

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

PL
1 record

Nedvezan

Active

Malva moschata L. · musk mallow

CZ
1 record

PARATJALINA

Application submitted

Ficus carica L. · Common fig

ES
1 record

Nikitskyi bilyi

Application submitted

Hyssopus officinalis L. · Hyssop

UA
1 record

PAULIS

Withdrawn

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

LV
1 record

Mantet

Protection expired

Malus Mill. · Apple

SK
1 record

PAGE

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

ES
1 record

Nadine

Protection expired

Begonia L. · Begonia

NL
1 record

PALAZZELLI

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

ES
1 record

Maculata

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Mont Aso

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :De Belder R. & J.

FR
1 record

Oranzsevaja

Active

Hippophae rhamnoides L. · Sea buckthorn

HU
1 record

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