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.
Prunus domestica L. · European plum
Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Julén, Gösta
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
SEMO a.s
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
JOSE RAMON PEREZ MONREAL
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Prof. Dr. Manfred Fischer / Heinz Murawski + im Institut für Obstforschung Dresden-Pillnitz / Prof. Dr. Christa Fischer
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Prof. Dr. Christa Fischer / Dr. Andreas Peil im Inst. f. ZF an gartenb. Kulturen und Obst -Julius-Kühn-Institut-
Zea mays L. · Maize
Limagrain Europe S.A.S
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
SEMO a.s
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Dieckmann GmbH&Co.KG
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
SEMICAN INC
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
Mehiesi Istvan, Varha Dzhozefne, Takaks Mariia, Nemesne Varha Anna, Falusi Dzhanosne, Palvolhii Laslo, Falusi Dzhanos,
Zea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy \Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa w Ożarowie Mazowieckim Spółka z o.o.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
Syngenta Crop Protection AG, CH
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton
Sure Grow Seed Inc.
Juglans regia L. · Persian walnut
Zhadan Viktor Markiyanovich, Larionova Tat`yana Petrovna, Mayatskaya Aleksandra Dmitrievna, Mayatskij Ivan Nikiforovich
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
MORAVOSEED
Brassica carinata A. Braun · Ethiopian mustard
Nuseed Global Innovation Ltd.
Lupinus albus L. · White lupin
BORBELY| Ferenc Borbely Forschungsinstitut des Unternehmens Vetoemag / BORBELY FERENCNE| Ferencne Borbely c/o Forschungsinstitut des Unternehmens Vetoemag
Aster L. · Aster
Peter Akerboom