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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.

Safor

Active

Citrus L. · Citrus

Navarro Luis|Valencia, ES / Juarez Jose|Valencia, ES / Aleza Pablo|Valencia, ES / Cuenca Jose|Valencia, ES / Julve Jose Manuel|Valencia, ES / Pina Jose Antonio|Valencia, ES

7 records

Shani

Active

Rubus idaeus L. · Red raspberry

NIELS ARTS

6 records

Seki Lim

Active

Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato

Jason Jandrew Goldsmith Seeds Inc.

4 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

SATO CHIHIRO|MINEMURA SHINJI

4 records

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Sakata Seed Corporation / Sakata Seed Corporation

4 records

Brunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss

Willemsen Peter Jan

4 records

Kalanchoe Adans. · Kalanchoe

Knud Jepsen A/S

4 records

PKM07

Active

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Madsen Christian Hald

5 records

Rambudan

Active

Anigozanthos Labill. · Kangaroo Paw

Ramm Botanicals Holdings Pty Ltd

4 records

Ramst

Active

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

RAMPP JUNGPFLANZEN GMBH & CO. VERTRIEBS KG

4 records

Ardisia crenata Sims · Christmas berry

FIRMA KNAPENDIJK

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

6 records

Lupinus luteus L. · Yellow lupin

Western Australian Agriculture Authority (WAAA), Grains Research and Development Corporation

6 records

Profusion Cherry

Protection expired

Zinnia L. · Zinnia

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Rhipsalidopsis Britton & Rose · Easter cactus

Madsen Christian Hald

4 records

Renate

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

WPK BEHEER B.V.

4 records

Baptisia Vent. · Wild indigo

Hansen Hans A

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser A/S

4 records

PKM03

Active

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Madsen Christian Hald

5 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Rosmalen Nicolaas Arnoldus Maria

5 records

Pactina

Active

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Hofmann Christa|Radeburg, DE

4 records

Probril

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Weatherly Lilia M.

4 records

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