Faith
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
NL
8 records
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.
Bonita
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
CZ
8 records
Schattenmorelle
ActivePrunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
EE
NL
RO
SI
9 records
Sampion
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
CZ
HU
LT
NL
5 records
Rolan
ActiveRibes rubrum L. · Redcurrant
CZ
HU
NL
PL
13 records
Symphonie
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
ES
FR
IT
7 records
Bhart
ActivePrunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
CZ
FR
IT
11 records
Burbank
ActivePrunus salicina Lindl. · Japanese plum
ES
FR
NL
7 records
Beurré Bosc
ActivePyrus communis L. · European pear
FR
NL
SI
9 records
Rafzubex
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
FR
NL
10 records
Flamingo
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
CZ
SK
9 records
Bay 3484
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
DE
NL
8 records
Heusers Ostsaat
ActiveTrifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover
DE
SI
6 records
Italia
ActiveVitis L. · Grapevine
HU
SI
7 records
Admiral
ActiveMalus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
CZ
NL
14 records
Sylvia
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
NL
8 records
Haronia
ActiveRibes rubrum L. · Redcurrant
DE
8 records
Vega
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
ES
HU
PL
10 records
Reka
ActiveVaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
HU
PL
UA
9 records
Nectaross
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
ES
FR
IT
7 records
Karneol
ActivePrunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
DE
NL
PL
7 records
Rivan
ActivePrunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry
CZ
PL
SK
8 records
Précoce de Trévoux
ActivePyrus communis L. · European pear
FR
NL
SI
8 records
Pastornice
ActivePyrus communis L. · European pear
CZ
SI
SK
7 records