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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.

CARRASQUENYA

Application submitted

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
1 record

Brandenburska

Active

Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Nym. ex A.W. Hill var. tuberosum (Bernh.) Mart Crov. · Hamburg parsley

PL
1 record

Dantes

Protection expired

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
1 record

Charlotte

Active

Schefflera arboricola (Hayata) Hayata ex Merr. · Dwarf umbrella tree

NL
1 record

Baguet

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

FR
1 record

Avrora

Application submitted

Linum grandiflorum Desf. · Flowering flax

UA
1 record

Atlas

Application submitted

Fraxinus excelsior L. · European Ash

NL
2 records

Budakalászi

Active

Satureja hortensis L. · Summer savory

HU
1 record

Black Falls

Terminated

Miltoniopsis God.-Leb. · Pansy orchid

NL
1 record

Cinderella Wit

Protection expired

Matthiola R. Br. corr. Spreng. · Stock

NL
1 record

Ardelean

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

RO
1 record

Capital

Active

Pyrus calleryana Decne. · Bradford pear

HU
1 record

Bíbor

Active

Ribes uva-crispa L. · Gooseberry

HU
1 record

Cleopatra

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

NL
1 record

Boušín

Protection expired

Begonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group · Bedding Begonia

SK
1 record

Appalachia

Active

Robinia pseudoacacia L. · Black locust

HU
1 record

Bosasca

Protection expired

Hypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan

NL
1 record

Aranka

Protection expired

Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant

HU
1 record

Antler

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

DE
1 record

CHEMLALI SFAX

Application submitted

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
1 record

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