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.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. / Pioneer Hi-Bred Production Company
Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry
NIELS ARTS
Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower
Westhoff Heinrich
Begonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia
Valin Charles
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Zwaag, NL
Aeschynanthus Jack · Lipstick plant
Schouten Albert|Sleeuwijk, NL
Verbena L. · Vervain
Westhoff Heinrich|Sudlohn, DE
Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower
Heinrich Westhoff|Sudlohn, DE
Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower
Oudolf Petrus Hendricus
Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
University of Guelph - Vineland Campus
Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia
Ushio Sakazaki
Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Ushio Sakazaki, Plant 21 LLC
Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Verschoor Janus
Magnolia grandiflora L. · Southern magnolia
Strickland Thomas Julian
Scaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower
Heinrich Westhoff|Sudlohn, DE
Euphorbia hypericifolia L. · Graceful sandmat
KERRY VEIANNE BUNKER
Verbena L. · Vervain
Yomo Yasunori
Petunia Juss. · Petunia
Ushio Sakazaki Suntory Flowers Limited
Petunia Juss. · Petunia
Takuro Ishihara, Kazunari Iwaki
Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur
Jones, David / Jones, Jimmy
Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath
van der Kraan-Zonderland Maria Francisca Theresia
Petunia Juss. · Petunia
Ushio Sakazaki Suntory Flowers Limited
Vanda Jones ex R. Br. · Vanda
Thumrong Suphachadiwong
Citrus reticulata Blanco x Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka · Mandarin
Qualiagro SA