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.
Malus Mill. · Apple
Frank H. Alston Institute of Horticultural Research
Allium fistulosum L. · Welsh onion
TAKII and CO LTD
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
VÝZKUMNÝ A ŠLECHTITELSKÝ ÚSTAV OVOCNÁŘSKÝ HOLOVOUSY s.r.o. (CZ)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Michigan State University
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
S.A.R.L. Benoit Escande Editions (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
KRYMSKAYA OPYTNO-SELEKCZIONNAYA STANCZIYA VNIIR
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Seminis SVS Holland, NL
Rosa L. · Rose
Zampini, Philip P
Cornus alba L. · Red-barked dogwood
Pannebakker John
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Enza Zaden, NL
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Trustees of BMA Trust
Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
PSB produccion vegetal S.L. (ES)
Weigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle
Briant Andre
Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE
Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Mitchell Hanes
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
Lowell Glen Bradford (US)
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
University of Alberta
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
BEJO ZADEN
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Monsanto Vegetable, NL
Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Sceh E & Gross E (FR)
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
ZOUK bvba, BE3800 Sint-Truiden
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Syngenta Seeds B.V.