Mindia
ActivePhysocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark
Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.
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.
Pacburg
ActivePelargonium crispum (P. J. Bergius) L'Hér. · Crisped-leaf pelargonium
Olbricht Klaus|Dresden, DE
Orantec
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Floritec Breeding BV
Melody Lizza
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer Aad W. M.|Lisse, NL
Melody Bolero
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
VERWER Aad W.M.
Nemo
ActiveKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
Vlielander Ike|De Lier, NL
Meipeporia
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.
Nugauwhite
ActiveOenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom
Graham N. Brown
NPCW06115
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Nils Klemm
Matan
ActivePrunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond
The State of Israel Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development Agricultural Research Organization
Melody Swing
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
VERWER Aad W.M.
Madeline
ActiveSalvia L. · Sage
Petrus Hendricus Oudolf
Korbaspro
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes
Koramsaro
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes
Loretina
ActiveCitrus L. · Citrus
JOSE FEMENIA CATALA
LC NO5
ActiveHydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea
Schoemaker Alex Frederick
Mandalate
ActiveCitrus L. · Citrus
RECUPERO, GIUSEPPE REFORGIATO RUSSO, GIUSEPPE RECUPERO, SANTO
LC NO2
ActiveHydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea
Schoemaker Alex Frederick
KORpot055
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes^^^Tim-Hermann Kordes^^^John Vincent Kordes
Korchakon
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes
Karo Red
ActiveCoprosma J.R. et G. Forst. · Mirror bush
LANDCARE RESEARCH NEW ZEALAND LTD
Klele12094
ActiveLobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia
von Tubeuf Guido
KLECA20810
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Losert Dominik
KLECA18067
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Stoever Anita