PEZZ0001
ActivePentas lanceolata (Forssk.) K. Schum. · Egyptian starcluster
Syngenta Flowers LLC
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.
Breakdown by crop
Rose branching
174
Grapevine Branching
57
Grapevine Branching
21
Branching — Hydrangea macrophylla
12
Branching of apple tree
12
Carnation branching
10
Pepper branching
9
Root branching — sugar beet
6
Branching in carnation
5
Phalaenopsis spike branching
5
Dahlia branching
5
Branching in China Aster
5
Branching in white lupin
5
Poinsettia branching
4
Pelargonium branching
4
Branching in Alfalfa
4
Branching — Pelargonium zonale
3
Branching — New Guinea Impatiens
3
Hydrangea branching
3
Branching in sunflower
3
Branching of fennel
3
Branching — Eryngium planum
3
Branching in Echinacea
3
Branching — Common Hazel
3
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.
PER2009
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Groot Dana J.
PH1V5T
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL
PER1230
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
RUTH KOBAYASHI
Poulcas036
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Pactiowhi
Activehybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pactiopispl
Activehybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pactiopea
Activehybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Nemhapri
ActiveNemesia Vent. · Nemesia
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Pink Double Delight
ActiveEchinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower
Blom Arie
Pacbluebe
ActivePelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pink Perfume
ActiveSyringa L. · Lilac
van Nijnatten Andre Franciscus
PEQZ0006
ActivePelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Syngenta Flowers LLC
PEQZ0002
ActivePelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Syngenta Flowers LLC
Mona Lisa Yellow
TerminatedChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Cornelis W. Dekker
Pactioscar
Activehybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Pacperfu
ActivePelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Morning Mist
ActiveBuddleja L. · Buddleia
Peter R. Moore
PER1188
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
RUTH KOBAYASHI
Nemhorfla
ActiveNemesia Vent. · Nemesia
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Pearls Petite
ActiveGypsophila paniculata L. · Baby's-breath
M.D. Gypsophila Breeding Ltd
Packate
TerminatedPelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR
Melody Latin
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
VERWER Aad W.M.
MINDOUV5
ActiveHibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon
Pineau Patrick