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Variety traits

Branching

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.

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Breakdown by crop

Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

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.

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

Jason Jandrew Goldsmith Seeds Inc.

4 records

Mecardonia Ruiz et Pav.

Suntory Flowers

4 records

Sunvivaro

Application submitted

Verbena L. · Vervain

YOMO, YASUNORI / MIYAZAKI, KIYOSHI / YOMO, YASUNORI / MIYAZAKI, KIYOSHI

4 records

Sunremi

Active

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Miyano, Shinya, Katori-gun, Chiba

4 records

Sanihanf

Active

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Tanaka, Toshi|Ahiya, Japan / Funakoshi, Hidefumi|Takarazuka, Japan / Nose, Kenkichi|Ashiya, Japan / Sakazaki, Ushio|Hikone, Japan

5 records

SMSJBP7

Active

Syringa L. · Lilac

Wood Timothy D

4 records

SMNSHBBL

Active

Syringa L. · Lilac

Wood Timothy D

4 records

SMNDRSF

Active

Diervilla rivularis Gatt.

Wood Timothy D

5 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Jonkers Johanna B.|Andijk, NL / Smit Erik|Enkhuizen, NL

4 records

Petunia Juss. · Petunia

Suntory Flowers Limited, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

4 records

SMVACBD

Active

Vitex agnus-castus L. · Chaste tree

Wood Timothy D

4 records

Sanicomf

Active

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Tanaka, Toshi|Ashiya, Japan / Funakoshi, Hidefumi|Takarazuka, Japan / Nose, Kenkichi|Ashiya, Japan / Sakazaki, Ushio|Hikone, Japan

5 records

Spamart

Active

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

van der KNAAP LEONARDUS JOHANNES MARIA

4 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO

4 records

Regrebe

Active

Pelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

UI AKINOBU|FUYAMA MICHIYOSHI

4 records

Seward

Active

Physocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark

Wood Timothy D.|Grand Haven, MI

4 records

Seipin

Active

Cordyline australis (G. Forst.) Endl. · Cabbage tree

Paul Hummel, Seiont Nurseries

4 records

Lavandula stoechas L. · French lavender

Lammert Koning

4 records

Impatiens L. · Balsam

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Krassenburg Jolanda

4 records

Silte Pursar

Application submitted

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Jonkers Johanna B.|Andijk, NL / Smit Erik|Enkhuizen, NL

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

TSUKAHARA JUN

5 records

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