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. · Tomato
HM.CLAUSE
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
MORAVOSEED CZ A.S.
Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed
SELGEN A.S
Brassica napus L. · Rapeseed
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
MONSANTO INVEST N.V.
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Sativa coop (IT)
Weigela Thunb. · Bush Honeysuckle
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
HM.CLAUSE
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
keine Angabe
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Station de Recherche de Wadenswil (CH)
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry
Dariusz Kapias
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Prof. Dr. Hanna Schmidt / Dr. Jutta Krüger in Bundesforschungsanstalt für gartenbauliche Pflanzenzüchtung
Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DLF SEEDS A/S
Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean
ALAIN LETOURNEAU
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Mirco VAVRA (AT)
Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower
AGRI OBTENTIONS / INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE (I.N.R.A.)
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Stargrow Cultivar Development (ZA)
Avena sativa L. · Oat
Selgen a.s., CZ
Punica granatum L. · Pomegranate
Julián Bartual Martos^^^Guillermo Valdés Quiles
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.