Variety traits
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.
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.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Teagasc
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Paul Degreef
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Paul Degreef
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
DALGETY| Dalgety Arable Limited
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Zoldsegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet, H
Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
J. JOORDENS' ZAADHANDEL
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Saatzucht Donau, A
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Ger Beemsterboer
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Santiago Rabasa
Linum usitatissimum L. · Common flax
TERRE DE LIN SCA
Trifolium repens L. · White clover
ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
SDR Fruit LLC (US)
Dianella caerulea Sims · Blue flax-lily
Todd Layt
Rosa L. · Rose
Weeks Roses Inc (US)
Euonymus fortunei (Turcz.) Hand.-Mazz. · Wintercreeper
Waldvogel, Karel
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Stephen Southwick & David Decalo
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
NUNHEMS
Sanvitalia Lam. · Creeping Zinnia
Hugo Dittmar Samen und Pflanzen
Euphorbia hypericifolia L. · Graceful sandmat
UWE LEINERT
Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
NIELS ARTS
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Xavier Simier, Patrick Tessier, France
Oryza sativa L. · Rice
LUGANO LEONARDO SRL
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan, NL
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
Walter Hartmann c/o Universität Hohenheim