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Variety traits

Inflorescence

An inflorescence is a generative plant organ that determines yield architecture, pollination type, and the potential productivity of a variety. During variety testing, it serves as an important morphological marker for assessing distinctness, uniformity, stability, and agricultural value.

Mentioned in descriptions 21 881 varieties reference book.

An inflorescence is the organ where flowers, and subsequently fruits and seeds, are formed. In agronomy, the inflorescence type, the number of flowers within it, as well as its compactness and positioning, are key traits determining a plant's potential productivity and its suitability for mechanical harvesting.

During official variety trials, the inflorescence is assessed using morphometric and visual examination methods to determine compliance with DUS criteria. Parameters are recorded as numerical values of axis length, number of flowers, branches or fruits, or by using a scoring scale reflecting compactness and other significant characteristics.

Inflorescence indices depend on both the variety's genetics and environmental conditions, including agronomic practices and weather conditions during the differentiation of the primordial inflorescence. The final assessment is conducted by comparing against a standard accepted for a specific crop in a given zone, taking into account not only the number of inflorescences themselves but also the actual seed set.

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Breakdown by crop

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.

Tempo

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

4 records

Vanda Jones ex R. Br. · Vanda

Thumrong Suphachadiwong

5 records

SMNBDPT

Active

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Wood Timothy D

4 records

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Meinl Katrin

5 records

PKM07

Active

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Madsen Christian Hald

5 records

PHALIPUE

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

4 records

Rap Lilla

Terminated

Verbena L. · Vervain

Mitchell Eu. Hanes Goldsmith Seeds Inc.

4 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus van Swieten

4 records

Aglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen

Richard Button and Ann Lamb, Sunshine Foliage World

4 records

PHALCUZO

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

NICOLAAS ARNOLDUS MARIA VON ROSMALEN

4 records

Orantec

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Floritec Breeding BV

4 records

Plectranthus scutellarioides (L.) R. Br. · Coleus

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

4 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Warren Andrew G. F.|Tauranga, NZ / Spaans Jacobus P.|Tauranga, NZ

5 records

Marlon

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

4 records

Lizzy

Active

Phlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox

Oudshoorn Hubertus Gerardus

4 records

Intense

Active

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

4 records

LC NO15

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Schoemaker Alex Frederick

4 records

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Verwer-Dahlia's BV

4 records

Jong 01

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Johannes Maria de Jong

4 records

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Priscilla Grace Kerley, David William Kerley, Timothy Edward Kerley

4 records

GSALKIAN

Active

Eucomis L’Her. · Pineapple lily

PETER BECKMAN

5 records

Jazz

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

4 records

Flotima

Application submitted

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

4 records

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