Variety traits
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.
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.
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
ISP INTERNATIONAL SEEDS PROCESSING
Artemisia balchanorum Kkasch
MAShANOV VASILIJ IVANOVICh
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Mikeal, Roose
Rhododendron L. · Azalea
Wendy Bergman
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COKER PEDIGREED SEED CO.
Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus
David G. Clark
Citrus x paradisi Macfad. · Grapefruit
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AGRI
Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera
Jorgen Andersen
Schlumbergera Lem. · Schlumbergera
Jorgen Andersen
Malus Mill. · Apple
Warren Keith S.
Gardenia jasminoides J. Ellis · Cape jasmine
James Berry
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
Dobroudja Agricultural Institute - General Toshevo (BG)
Petunia Juss. · Petunia
Nils Klemm
Skimmia reevesiana (Fortune) Fortune
BOOMKWEKERIJ JOHAN GODRIE
Petunia Juss. · Petunia
Ralf Schrader
Torenia L. · Bluewings
Watanabe Yuki
Ostrya carpinifolia Scop. · European hop-hornbeam
Bart van de Sluis
Malus x purpurea x Malus transitoria
Keith S Warren
Acer palmatum Thunb. · Japanese maple
David Bömer
Rhododendron L. · Azalea
Lisa Jones Head^^^Robert Harold Head
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Purdue Research Foundation (PRF)
Lagerstroemia L. · Crape Myrtle
Joshua H. Kardos, Bailey Nurseries Inc.
Kalanchoe laciniata (L.) DC.
Smit Obed
Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush
Botanic Experience B.V.