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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

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.

Harbella

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

P.A Harkness, Harkness New Roses Ltd

3 records

Fisfany

Terminated

Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium

Angelika Utecht

3 records

Granoran

Active

Gaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Innthal

Active

Euphorbia L. · Spurge

Silvia Hofmann|SUSANNE HERDEGEN

3 records

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

Ike Vlielander

3 records

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann

3 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

van Haaster Johanna G. H.|De Hillegom, NL

3 records

Hachliss

Active

Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil

Holger Hachmann

3 records

Golden Sunset

Protection expired

Dieffenbachia Schott · Dumbcane

Frazer, Edwin J.|Brisbane, Australia

3 records

Inferno

Active

Coprosma J.R. et G. Forst. · Mirror bush

Peter John Fraser

4 records

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Birgit Hofmann

3 records

H216905

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.

4 records

Berberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry

Michal Andrusiv

3 records

Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Nemesia Vent. · Nemesia

Silvia Hofmann^^^HENDRIK THEOBALD

3 records

IFPHLFM

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

van den Haak Jelle

4 records

Granyel

Active

Gaillardia aristata Pursh · Blanketflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Hylv02

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

van Rosmalen Nick

4 records

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Lendert De Vos

3 records

Fuchsia L. · Fuchsia

Wolfram Götz

3 records

HORE0007

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

van Rosmalen Nick

4 records

IMGZ0022

Active

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

GFA BRISSET

4 records

G15180

Active

Hypoestes phyllostachya Baker · Polka dot plant

Uchneat Michael S.

3 records

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