Sougold
ActiveDianella ensifolia (L.) DC. · Umbrella-dracaena
South Darryl J.
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.
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
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.
SMNIGAB17
ActiveIlex glabra (L.) A. Gray · Inkberry
Wood Timothy D
Sunbel 8571
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Takeshi Kanaya Yasuyuki Murakami
Sofie
ActiveSymphoricarpos Duham. · Snowberry
Hoekstra-Arisz Catharina Marie|Beverwijk, NL
Stargazer
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
NIELS ARTS
Supa1031
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Nuflora International Pty Ltd
Spring Fling
ActiveBergenia Moench · Elephant ear
Korlipara Harini
Sunviolemo
TerminatedViola L. · Pansy
Takamura Naoto
Sunviobuho
TerminatedViola L. · Pansy
Takamura Naoto|Miyazaki Kiyoshi
Sunset
ActivePapaver orientale L. · Oriental poppy
Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus
Sugar Lace
ActiveMonarda L. · Bee balm
Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus
SMNPVG
ActivePhiladelphus coronarius L. · Sweet mock orange
Wood Timothy D
Sunphlobuho
ActivePhlox drummondii Hook. · Annual phlox
Suntory Flowers
Sunjirapi
ActiveBegonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia
Yamaguchi Hideki
Sunjiracrem
ActiveBegonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia
Yamaguchi Hideki
Silver Dark Anouk
ActiveLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
Paulus P. M. van der Salm^^^Lammert Koning
Sunbegobupi
ActiveBegonia Semperflorens-Cultorum Group · Bedding Begonia
Takeshi Kanaya
Silte Ror07
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Smit Erik|Andijk, NL
Silsun
ActiveChrysocephalum apiculatum (Labill.) Steetz · Common everlasting
Smith Kim|Cranbourne, Victoria, 3977, AU
SAKIMP035
ActiveImpatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
SATO CHIHIRO|MINEMURA SHINJI
Sakimp006
ActiveImpatiens L. · Balsam
Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)
Sheegene 10
ActiveVitis L. · Grapevine
Sheehan Genetics Llc
SMNVCDD
ActiveViburnum cassinoides L. · swamp haw
Wood Timothy D
SAKOST8367
ActiveOsteospermum L. · Osteospermum
Sakata Ornamentals Europe A/S