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.

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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 Bigleaf hydrangea 123 Rapeseed 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.

Medusa

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PanAmerican Seed Company

3 records

Meivaleir

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR

5 records

Mieszko

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

Hodowla Roslin Strzelce Sp z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

4 records

Maryna

Active

Sinapis alba L. · White mustard

Firma Nasienna GRANUM - Z. Manias - S. Menc - J. Szymański Spółka Jawna

4 records

Meteor Dziekanowski

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

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

3 records

Manasz

Active

Juniperus semiglobosa Regel · Himalayan pencil juniper

Elemér Barabits

3 records

Mella

Active

Populus L. · Poplar

LAPIETRA GIANFRANCO

3 records

LS Mojito

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

ALRES

3 records

Lovita

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

S.N.C. MEILLAND ET CIE

3 records

Maraly

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

NIES MARVIN

5 records

Maskotka

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

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

3 records

Lucinda

Active

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Sakata Seed Corporation, JP

3 records

Lohengrin

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Manzanilla de Sevilla

Active

Olea europaea L. · Olive

7 records

Lyutoyar

Active

Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber

Yuksel Tohumculuk LTD

4 records

Maccarpe

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Samuel McGredy

3 records

Lila Wonder

Active

Syringa vulgaris L. · Common lilac

Kwekerij Alb. Maarse

3 records

Liberty Pink

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

HOOGERVORST BEHEERMAATSCHAPPIJ B.V.

3 records

Lespin

Active

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)

7 records

Lolliloops

Active

Fargesia murielae (Gamble) T.P.Yi · Umbrella bamboo

Peter Herzog

3 records

KWS Vibrant

Active

Avena sativa L. · Oat

KWS MOMONT RECHERCHE SARL, FR

4 records

KSG 03 A

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

6 records

Lena

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.

4 records

Lemox

Active

Citrus x limon (L.) Osbeck · Lemon

GIUSEPPE REFORGIATO/GIUSEPPE RUSSO/SANTO RECUPERO

3 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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