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.

Estrella

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

3 records

Elite

Active

Trifolium alexandrinum L. · Egyptian clover

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN SEED GROWERS CO-OPERATIVE LTD

5 records

Farabat

Active

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

SEMILLAS BATLLE S.A.

3 records

Duestar

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

MARGA DÜMMEN

3 records

Edel-Rot

Active

Papaver somniferum L. · Opium poppy

Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof Saatzucht

4 records

Esmore

Active

Aster L. · Aster

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL

3 records

Duecored

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Marga Dümmen

3 records

Earlion

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems B.V.

4 records

Esmall

Active

Aster L. · Aster

Hooijman Aloysius A. J.|Aalsmeer, NL

3 records

Duewi

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

MARGA DÜMMEN

3 records

Duecapink

Terminated

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Marga Dummen

3 records

Drisblackseven

Terminated

Rubus L. subg. Rubus · Blackberry

José Maurilio Rodriguez Mesa^^^Gavin R. Sills^^^Jorge Rodriguez Alcazar^^^Andrea M. Pabon

8 records

DK Extremus

Active

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Technology LLC, US

3 records

Diadema VSS

Active

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

VENTUROLI SEMENTI S.R.L.

3 records

Eclipse White

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

Mitchell Hanes

4 records

Dutch Gold

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

WISBECH PLANT CO LTD

3 records

Duepetrest

Protection expired

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Marga Dümmen

3 records

Duepetfire

Protection expired

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

MARGA DÜMMEN

3 records

Duemalwi

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Marga Dümmen

3 records

DS Magic

Active

Trifolium resupinatum L. · Persian clover

D'EUGENIO SEMENTI

3 records

DK Exprit

Terminated

Brassica napus var. napus · Rapeseed

Monsanto Agriculture France SAS (FR)

3 records

COURTALYN

Application submitted

Forsythia Vahl · Forsythia

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

3 records

Dalbor

Active

Lupinus angustifolius L. · Narrow-leaf lupin

Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR

4 records

Dacia Secuieni

Active

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

GAUCA CONSTANTINLUCA MIHAI ALEXANDRU

4 records

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