Variety traits
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.
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.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Rampp Franz-Xaver|Mindelheim, DE
Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli
Bayer Holland B.V.
Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus
KUZNETSOV MIHAIL ALEKSEEVICh
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :EVELEENS C P
Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
ILSE FISCHER-TOEHL
Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue
PURE SEED TESTING
Gerbera L. · Gerbera
Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
H. C. Hoekert
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Knaap, Jacques C. M. Van der|De Lier, Netherlands
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
J.W.P. Kolk Bloemen B.V.
Lachenalia Jacq. f. ex Murr. · Cape Cowslip
NIEDERWIESER FIENIE
Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
REVECU II B.V.
Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis
Ben van Geest
Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon
Plant Sciences Inc.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
JACQUES C. M. VAN DER KNAAP
Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass
Grasslands Innovation Ltd, Grasslands Innovation Ltd
Lilium L. · Lily
TAKII & CO LTD
Gerbera L. · Gerbera
Segers, Th. A.
Limonium Mill. · Sea Lavender
Yagi Toshiaki|HATANO SHOJI
Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass
Grasslands Innovation Ltd
Zea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Participations AG
Gerbera L. · Gerbera
Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Association des Createurs de Varietes Fourrageres (FR)/POOL (8 OBTENTEURS) (FR)
Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot
Agri-Obtentions S.A., Institut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture l'Alimentation et l'Environnement (INRAE)