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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.

Sources7

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

Apple 693 Rose 290 European pear 221 Sweet cherry 178 Olive 172 Poinsettia 148 Cucumber 138 European plum 137 Rapeseed 123 Bigleaf hydrangea 123 Sour cherry 118 Bell pepper 117

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.

Topfive

Active

Prunus domestica L. · European plum

DE
8 records

Tilney

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

HU
5 records

Rubelit

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

CZ
8 records

Kuresia

Active

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

HU
6 records

Glohaven

Active

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

SI
5 records

Carmel

Active

Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D. A. Webb · Almond

ES
4 records

ARBEQUINA

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

ES
8 records

Rubidoux

Active

Citrus trifoliata L. · Trifoliate orange

5 records

Gemini

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

8 records

David

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

CZ SK
7 records

Texxel

Terminated

Zea mays L. · Maize

RAGT| (R.A.G.T.) Saaten Deutschland GmbH

BE DE
3 records

DK Implement CL

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

HU LT SK
3 records

PS306

Application submitted

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

PIONEER OVERSEAS CORPORATION

HU LT UA
4 records

Sonatine

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory

ILVO Plant/Chicoline a division of Cosucra Groupe Warcoing

BE NL
4 records

Sputnik

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA

DK
4 records

Vulkan

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

GIE Sockalb (FR)

FR PL
4 records

Subianca

Protection expired

Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize

Südwestsaat GbR (DE)

CZ FR
3 records

Poulfair

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)

DK FR IT
3 records

DK Imistar CL

Active

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY

LT LV
3 records

Champlain

Terminated

Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed

NICKERSON INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SNC

HU LT
3 records

Crosby

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

SELGEN A.S

CZ UA
5 records

Almerio

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

KWS Saat SE, Einbeck DE

HU RO
4 records

Zulu

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O

PL SK
3 records

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