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.
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Station de Geneva (US)
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
Thomas Foubert
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
West Stek B.V.
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
MAASEN FRANZ EN CANDERS GERD
Forsythia Vahl · Forsythia
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives
Jiri Horal
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Sandrine LEGROS
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
VandenBerg, Cornelius P.
Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil
R BLAIR
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ)
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Stat Exp of Vineland (CA)
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Blair L. WINNER (US)
Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
Stichting Tuin. Proef. (NL)/G Hanet (FR)
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
Deutsche Saatveredelung AG - DSV (DE)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
UO «BELORUSSKAYA GOSUDARSTVENNAYA ORDENOV OKTYABRSKOJ REVOLYUCII I TRUDOVOGO KRASNOGO ZNAMENI SELSKOXOZYAJSTVENNAYA AKADEMIYA»
Salix L. · Willow
Stig Larsson
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
VAN ANDEL JACOB
Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Stine Harry
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Poljoprivredni Institut Osijek, HR
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
JOSE RAMON PEREZ MONREAL
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
SYNGENTA SEEDS A.G.