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.
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE
Ilex L. · Holly
Robert TJEBLES (NL)
Angelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia
UNGER JUNG| Helmut Unger (Unger Jungpflanzen Vertriebs- und Zuechtungs-GmbH)
Populus L. · Poplar
Institute for Forestry and Nature Research (NL)
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
NICOLE BERBERET|HENRI BLANC
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Maisadour Societe Cooperative Agricole (FR)
Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover
PAJBJERG A/S
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Prunus cerasus L. · Sour cherry
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
ZERAIM GEDERA
Rosa L. · Rose
Reiner Kordes c/o W. Kordes'Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG / Werner Kordes c/o W. Kordes'Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG / Wilhelm Kordes c/o W. Kordes'Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG
Rosa L. · Rose
W.KORDES'SOHNE
Corylus avellana L. · Common hazel
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Zea mays L. · Maize
KWS, D
Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat
Florimond Desprez Veuve et Fils, FR
Rhododendron L. · Azalea
Uosukainen, Marjatta
Populus L. · Poplar
Institute for Forestry and Nature Research (NL)
Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
Ludwig Kientzler
Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
Ludwig Kientzler
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Ústav experimentální botaniky AV ČR, v.v.i. (CZ)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
Pop Vriend Seeds B.V.
Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean
Przedsiębiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkółkarstwa Spółka Akcyjna w upadłości likwidacyjnej \Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
AGROVEGETAL, S.A.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hoffmann