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.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Peter Rudolf Kolster
Olea europaea L. · Olive
Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig
Kwekerij De Amstel B.V.
Bouvardia Salisb. · Bouvardia
DE JONG-VAN DER ELST, BEB WILLY ANNIE
Lupinus albus L. · White lupin
LANDWIRTSCHAFTLICHE LEHRANSTALT TRIESDORF
Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer, Aad|Lisse, Netherlands
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Westcan Greenhouses Ltd
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
UTECHT| Angelika Utecht in Fa. Syngenta Seeds GmbH -Niederlassung-
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Marie-France Bois
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Jaroslav Janecek
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Marga Dummen
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Marga Dummen
Diascia barberae Hook. f. · Twinspur
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange
Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange
Mr Hendrik Johannes Smith
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
Hypericum L. · St. John's wort
H. & B.R. van den Bosch B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Uchneat Michael S.
Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
PAN AMERICAN SEED CO
Rosa L. · Rose
David C H Austin (GB)/Patricia J Austin (GB)
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
Theuws Johannes Henricus Adrianus / Arends Lambert Willem Johannes
Zea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato
Pecota Kenneth|Raleigh, NC / Yencho G. Craig|Washington, NC / Pierce Cynthia|Clayton, NC