Bocotoso
ActiveHydrangea quercifolia W. Bartram · Oakleaf hydrangea
Kraan Kees Jan
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.
Bocoffla
ActiveSalvia L. · Sage
Kraan Kees Jan
Balarcpur
ActiveAngelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia
PAN AMERICAN SEED CO
Balangdarpi
ActiveAngelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
17INI20
ActiveZea mays L. · Maize
MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY
BKPCMPKY
ActiveCampanula portenschlagiana Schult. · Dalmatian bellflower
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
BKBEWPF
ActiveBegonia pendula Ridl.
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Blafra
ActiveDaphne L. · Daphne
ANTHONY ROBIN WHITE|SUSAN BARBARA WHITE
Bonmax 1338
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens x Glebionis carinata
Andrew Bernuetz
Big Top
ActivePrunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach
BKPBECBR
ActiveBegonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
BKDAMFVF
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Abthunor
ActiveRanunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup
IMPRESA INDIVIDUALE BIANCHERI ALBERTO
BKCELAV
ActiveCelosia argentea L. · Silver cockscomb
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Anwhitim
ActiveAngelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia
Martin Geibel
BKPBEBVRD
ActiveBegonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Anniek
ActiveThuja occidentalis L. · Northern white-cedar
Wlodzimierz Flejszer, Franciscus van Gils
BKCELANP
ActiveCelosia argentea L. · Silver cockscomb
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Anzwei
TerminatedAngelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia
Klaus Olbricht
Barleuswechr
ActiveLeucanthemum x superbum (Bergmans ex J. W. Ingram) D. H. Kent · Shasta daisy
van Sambeek Ellen
Balwatazmi
ActiveLobelia L. · Cardinal Flower
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Amazing jackpot
ActiveEryngium planum L. · Blue eryngo
HUIBERT ANNE DE BOER
Balobwablu
ActiveLobelia erinus L. · Edging lobelia
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Baltincite
ActiveOenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom
PAN AMERICAN SEED CO