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Application submittedActinidia chinensis Planch. · Kiwifruit
Giovanni Fiori^^^Francesco Spinelli
Variety traits
Kiwifruit Inflorescence
Actinidia chinensis Planch.
Kiwifruit inflorescences are classified based on the arrangement of flowers on the shoot and the number of buds, which is a key indicator for variety testing and productivity assessment.
In the reference 6 varieties crop Kiwifruit, where this is mentioned in the description.
Kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis) inflorescences are represented by solitary flowers, dichasial cymes, and pleiochasia. The number of flowers in a typical inflorescence varies from single to groups of 2–7 buds, depending on the cultivar. During variety testing, scales are used to describe the intensity of the trait, with specific cultivars serving as reference standards for comparison.
Female plants are typically characterized by a predominance of solitary flowers or inflorescences of 2–3 flowers, whereas male specimens form larger corymb-like inflorescences. An important feature of female cultivars is the tendency for lateral flower reduction, where only the central flower develops, a factor that must be considered when managing crop load.
The inflorescence type and the number of flowers on a male pollinator determine fertilization efficiency, as they dictate the volume of pollen produced. The synchronization of flowering periods and the morphological characteristics of the inflorescences are the determining factors for achieving a high-quality commercial yield.
General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.
Varieties of Kiwifruit mentioned in the description
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.