Juuso
WithdrawnMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
FI
1 record
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.
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
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.
Laxton Superb
TerminatedMalus Mill. · Apple
SK
1 record
Medeia
Application submittedChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
UA
1 record
Marharyta
Application submittedVicia L. · Vetch
UA
1 record
Lichtenvoorde
Protection expiredSalix alba L. · White willow
NL
1 record
Jantár F1
WithdrawnZea mays L. subsp. mays (Popcorn Group) · Popcorn
SK
1 record
Meissen
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Meinl K.
FR
1 record
Jättimelba
WithdrawnMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
FI
1 record
Masquerade
TerminatedBuddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush
NL
1 record
Mansholt's Karwijzaad
TerminatedCarum carvi L. · Caraway
NL
1 record
Jantarnaja
ActiveHippophae rhamnoides L. · Sea buckthorn
HU
1 record
Ivana
WithdrawnPyrus communis L. · European pear
SK
1 record
Maros
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HU
1 record
Malinove Hornokrajske
TerminatedMalus Mill. · Apple
SK
1 record
MARSH
ActiveCitrus maxima x Citrus reticulata · Tangelo
ES
1 record
Krajová
Protection expiredLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
SK
1 record
Magnum Wet
WithdrawnMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
CZ
1 record
Marcelka
ActiveOriganum majorana L. · Sweet marjoram
SK
1 record
Ilonka
Protection expiredPyrus communis L. · European pear
HU
1 record
Korai zamatos
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
HU
1 record
Konferencinė
Protection expiredPyrus communis L. · European pear
LT
1 record
I-4/59
ActiveSalix alba L. · White willow
HU
1 record
Indian Carpet
Protection expiredDianthus barbatus L. · Sweet William
SK
1 record
Luisa Avanzo
ActivePopulus x canadensis Moench · Carolina poplar
HU
1 record