Donna May
ActivePhysocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark
Zlesak David Charles
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.
Diamonds and Pearls
ActiveAstilbe chinensis (Maxim.) Franch. & Sav. · Chinese astilbe
Verduin Henricus Gijsbertus Johannes|Heemskerk, NL
Doleuswedaso
ActiveLeucanthemum maximum (Ramond) DC. · Maximum daisy
van Sambeek Ellen
Ditomdre
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Tonies Hubertus Josephus|Noordwijkerhout, NL
Desyel
ActiveHybrids between Achillea millefolium x Achillea tomentosa
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Black Beauty
ActiveRudbeckia L. · Coneflower
Hubertus Gerardus Oudshoorn
Delimoretti
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Arie Gerard Post
BKPBEMCRG
ActiveBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
BKPBEEEP
ActiveBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
BKPBEBO
ActiveBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Delirossano Dark
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Arie Gerard Post
CHAM11212
Activehybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium
THOMAS PSENNER
BKDAMAGYL
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
SANNE HELENA RUIGROK
BKCELFSC
ActiveCelosia argentea L. · Silver cockscomb
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Bonsc 16100
ActiveScaevola aemula R. Br. · Fairy fan-flower
Bernuetz Andrew
Discovery
ActiveForsythia x intermedia Zabel · Border forsythia
Mitchell Elizabeth
Cdcery2
ActiveErysimum L. · Wallflower
Charles Carr
DCAS303
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
Gavriel Danziger
Blue Diamond
ActivePicea pungens Engelm. · Blue spruce
Kools Nelis|Deurne, NL
BBREDBADA
ActiveBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
TOBIAS GUNTER DUMMEN
BKDAMPI
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Billabong Mauve Delight
ActiveBrachyscome angustifolia
Evan Philip Clucas
Dahlgr95
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Cruiser
ActiveCoriandrum sativum L. · Coriander
N/A, CN Seeds