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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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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.

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Innovaplant Zierpflanzen GmbH & Co KG

4 records

Heliobu

Active

Heliotropium arborescens L. · Heliotrope

van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL

4 records

Eckaddis

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Paul Ecke Ranch

4 records

Eckabia

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Paul Ecke Ranch

4 records

Hayworth

Active

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Vlielander Ike|De Lier, NL

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

Esm A002

Active

Aster L. · Aster

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL

4 records

H212904

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

Eckabish

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Paul Ecke Ranch

4 records

DLFDUDO

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

4 records

Evanrat

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Rateau Jerome

6 records

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Whetman Pinks

4 records

Deppe

Active

Hypericum kalmianum L. · Kalm's St. John's-wort

Wood Timothy D

4 records

Gala Red

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

OGLEVEE LTD

4 records

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL

4 records

Genfire

Active

Gentiana scabra Bunge · Rough gentian

Nielsen Rune Harboe

4 records

Eckabud

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

RUTH KOBAYASHI

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

Duebravo

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Tobias Dümmen

4 records

DapJur01

Active

Hybrids between Daphne bholua and Daphne odora

Mark Jury

5 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

van der Knaap Leonardus Johannus Maria|Naaldwijk, NL

4 records

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