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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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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.

Cobwhite

Active

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Nuflora International Pty Ltd

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU

4 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Koning Lammert

4 records

Salvia L. · Sage

Plant 21 LLC

4 records

Bbdra

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

TOBIAS GUNTER DUMMEN

4 records

Anigozanthos Labill. · Kangaroo Paw

Oliver Keith|Hamersley WA, AU

4 records

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Talmadge Paul A.|Orcutt, CA, US

4 records

Diascia Link & Otto · Twinspur

Talmadge Paul A.|Orcutt, CA, US

4 records

Citrus L. · Citrus

SANTO RECUPERO,GIUSEPPE RUSSO,GIUSEPPE REFORGIATO RECUPERO,CITRICOM IP (PTY) LTD.

7 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Uchneat Michael S.|Geneva, IL, US

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU

4 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Steenks Beheer B.V.

5 records

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

Dr Andrew Berneutz, an employee of Bonza Botanicals, Bonza Botanicals Pty Ltd

5 records

Argyranthemum Webb ex Schultz Bip. · Daisy Bush

Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU

4 records

Bokrammi

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Kraan Kees Jan|Papenveer, NL

4 records

7SH382

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

Sigifredo Balderrama.

7 records

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

4 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Berneutz, Andrew

4 records

Bkpbeens

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

5 records

Asmago

Active

Asteriscus maritimus (L.) Less.

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

BKPBEEGL

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia

4 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

SANNE HELENA RUIGROK

4 records

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

Silze GmbH & Co KG

4 records

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