Variety traits

Inflorescence — Cannabis sativa

Cannabis sativa L.

The generative organ of cannabis, the morphology of which differs between male (loose panicles) and female (compact spike-like inflorescences) individuals. Inflorescence length is a key biometric indicator affecting seed productivity and the suitability of a cultivar for mechanized harvesting.

In the reference 81 varieties crop Hemp, where this is mentioned in the description.

Inflorescence length is determined in the field using biometric analysis. This trait depends on both the cultivar genotype and agrotechnical factors, such as the seeding rate, which determines crop density. For female individuals, the anatomical structure of the bracts and seed attachment strength are additionally examined to assess the susceptibility to shattering.

The development and structure of inflorescences directly affect the harvesting process. In dioecious hemp, the staminate plant (pock-hemp) forms paniculate inflorescences, while the pistillate plant (seed-hemp) develops denser spike-like structures. Delayed seed maturation within the inflorescence is considered a significant obstacle to efficient industrial seed production.

General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.

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Varieties of Hemp mentioned in the description

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