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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.

GEZA-MINA

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES
1 record

Iftikhor

Terminated

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

UA
1 record

Grandiflora

Protection expired

Nicotiana alata Link & Otto · Winged tobacco

SK
1 record

Geoagiu 65

Active

Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut

RO
1 record

Flevo Jive

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

NL
1 record

Hanabi

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Yamamoto Takeomi

FR
1 record

Hovaria

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
5 records

Early Girl

Withdrawn

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

NL
1 record

Fialová

Protection expired

Centaurea imperialis Hausskn. ex Bornm.

SK
1 record

HONEY

Active

Citrus reticulata Blanco · Mandarin orange

ES
1 record

Felix

Application submitted

Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory

IT
1 record

Grandiflora

Active

Hydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea

No information of breeder available for this variety

FR
1 record

FORCALLAT TINTA

Application submitted

Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine

ES
1 record

Harmony

Protection expired

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

NL
1 record

Eva

Active

Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat

SI
1 record

GOIKOETXEA

Application submitted

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

ES
1 record

Haaga

Terminated

Rhododendron molle (Blume) G. Don · Chinese azalea

NL
1 record

Dárda

Active

Taxus baccata L. · European yew

HU
1 record

Darame

Protection expired

Symphoricarpos Duham. · Snowberry

NL
1 record

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