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.
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Thomason, Charles
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
Zaiger, Chris F.|537 Rosemore Ave., Modesto, CA 95351 / Zaiger, Gary N.|1907 Elm Ave., Modesto, CA 95351 / Gardner, Leith M.|1207 Grimes Ave., Modesto, CA 95351 / Zaiger, Grant G.|2121 Elm Ave., Modesto, CA 95351
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Plants for Europe Ltd
Olea europaea L. · Olive
Todolivo S.L.^^^Universidad de Córdoba
Zea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Participations AG
Ilex L. · Holly
Hachmann Hans
Mecardonia Ruiz et Pav.
Ushio Sakazaki
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
Benoit Escande (FR)
Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange
GJK & SC CHISLETT DEVELOP
Buddleja L. · Buddleia
North Carolina State University / North Carolina State University
Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia
Takeshita Daigaku|Tochigi-ken, JP
Zea mays L. · Maize
Nathaniel J.Page
Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
NIELS ARTS
Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
NILS KLEMM|ANITA STOEVER
Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia
Takeshita Daigaku|Tochigi-ken, JP
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Ryoji Irie
Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia
Takeshita Daigaku|Tochigi-ken, JP
Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's BV
Limonium sinuatum (L.) Mill. · Statice
Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL
Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia
Takeshita Daigaku|Tochigi-ken, JP
Rosa L. · Rose
Roses Forever ApS
Rosa L. · Rose
Roses Forever ApS
Lobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia
von Tubeuf Guido