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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.

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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.

Hrubcický

Protection expired

Coriandrum sativum L. · Coriander

SK
1 record

Kolins

Withdrawn

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

UA
1 record

Holina

Active

Malva verticillata L. · Chinese Mallow

CZ
1 record

Madeleine

Active

Sambucus nigra L. · Elderberry

CZ
1 record

Het Goor

Protection expired

Salix alba L. · White willow

NL
1 record

HENDERSON

Active

Citrus maxima x Citrus reticulata · Tangelo

ES
1 record

Lucana

Protection expired

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

HU
1 record

LS Boreal

Withdrawn

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CZ
1 record

Jumbo

Protection expired

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

HU
1 record

Júlová

Terminated

Pyrus communis L. · European pear

SK
1 record

Hees

Protection expired

Populus x canadensis Moench · Carolina poplar

NL
1 record

Jigo

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

CZ
1 record

Japán Izabella

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

HU
1 record

Lievelde

Protection expired

Salix alba L. · White willow

NL
1 record

Julcsi

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

HU
1 record

Kulikovskoje

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

LT
1 record

Lekprewi

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Greenspire

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Jemseg

Protection expired

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Potato Res. Centre (CA)

SI
1 record

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