Variety traits

Inflorescence — Westerwold ryegrass

Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm.

The inflorescence of Westerwold ryegrass is a simple spike, serving as a key morphological indicator of the crop's developmental stages. It determines the harvesting schedule for forage crops and is the primary structural component in seed yield formation.

In the reference 9 varieties crop Westerwolds Ryegrass, where this is mentioned in the description.

Morphologically, the inflorescence of Westerwold ryegrass is a simple spike with a straight rachis and spikelets appressed to it by their edges. In breeding and variety testing, the dates of the beginning and full heading are recorded, along with quantitative indicators such as the number of spikelets per inflorescence and the number of seeds per spikelet.

The agronomic significance of the inflorescence lies in its influence on the quality of forage biomass and seed productivity. The emergence of inflorescences signals a decrease in protein content and an increase in fiber, which necessitates immediate harvesting, whereas for seed crops, the inflorescence serves as the primary determinant of yield.

General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.

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Varieties of Westerwolds Ryegrass mentioned in the description

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