AZAARE03
ActiveRhododendron L. · Azalea
Kwekerij Arends Paterswolde B.V.
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.
Black Lance
ActiveAglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen
DR FRANK B. BROWN
BKDAMYL
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
BKDAMAGFR
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
SANNE HELENA RUIGROK
BKCELFLM
ActiveCelosia argentea L. · Silver cockscomb
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Audelmag
ActiveAubrieta Adans. · Rock cress
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Bidolbe
Application submittedBidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL / Houbraken Anna M.W.P.|Enkhuizen, NL
Campeye
ActivePelargonium grandiflorum (Andrews) Willd. · Regal pelargonium
Michalik Andrea|Dresden, DE
Anouk Deluxe 1312
ActiveLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
P.P.M. van der Salm Holding B.V., L. Koning Beheer B.V.
Arina
ActiveKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
Knud Jepsen A/S
Argylem
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL / Houbraken Anna M. W. P.|Fijnaart, NL
Cayenne
TerminatedChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Deliflor Royalties B.V
Balucwite
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Balmircher
ActiveSalvia greggii A. Grey · Autumn sage
Troy Thorup
Cante Dereds
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Her. ex Aiton x P. tongaense Vorster
Hanes Mitchell|Morgan Hill, CA
Alreddy Red
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
NIELS ARTS
Balcelbrisal
TerminatedImpatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens
KERRY MEYER STROPE
Annys Dwarf
ActiveIlex x meserveae S. Y. Hu · Meserve holly
van Nijnatten André
Andeepvi
ActiveAngelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia
Martin Geibel
Bonpripapcom
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU
Agadeft
ActiveAgeratum houstonianum Mill. · Flossflower
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Balazreve
Application submittedVerbena L. · Vervain
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Blue Planet
ActiveChamaecyparis pisifera (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl. · Sawara cypress
Van den Dool Cultures B.V.
AUSpanier
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN