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

Inflorescence of Hydrangea macrophylla 1 061 Rose Inflorescence 796 Chrysanthemum Inflorescence 776 Inflorescence of cauliflower 281 Dahlia Inflorescence 246 Inflorescence of Garden Chrysanthemum 190 Tomato Inflorescence 182 Inflorescence of Hydrangea paniculata 180 Gerbera Inflorescence 155 Inflorescence of Hydrangea serrata 149 Zantedeschia inflorescence 146 Gladiolus Inflorescence 142 Broccoli Inflorescence 142 Inflorescence — Pelargonium zonale 135 Heuchera Inflorescence 112 Rhododendron Inflorescence 108 Inflorescence — Anthurium andreanum 103 Lily inflorescence 95 Inflorescence of Phlox paniculata 92 Verbena inflorescence 89 Hydrangea Inflorescence 87 Inflorescence — Cannabis sativa 81 Inflorescence of China Aster 80 Pelargonium Inflorescence 74

Found in these crops

Chrysanthemum 225 Gladiolus 104 Gerbera 100 Bigleaf hydrangea 73 Arum-lily 66 Tomato 63 Anthurium 61 Florist's daisy 60 Lily 47 Alstroemeria 45 Guzmania 45 Cauliflower 43

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.

Lazio

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM.CLAUSE

3 records

KIS Muri

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

KIS (SI)

3 records

Jako

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PADANA SEMENTI ELETTE S.R.L.

3 records

Harbits

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Wood Timothy D

3 records

Gea

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

4 records

Gaja

Terminated

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Žemdirbystės institutas

3 records

Golden Kent

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Vandenberg Cornelis P.|Salinas, CA

3 records

FS 71508

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

4 records

Fado

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging “Horizon” U.A.

3 records

Fiery Yobarbara

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

LEON GLICENSTEIN

3 records

Egida

Active

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

4 records

Dragoner

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

INAKTIV Sabine Schulze in Fa. Saatzucht Steinach GmbH und Co KG

4 records

ES Maestra

Terminated

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Euralis Semences

4 records

Dark Pink Star

Protection expired

Aster L. · Aster

Danziger, Michael

3 records

Diabolik

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

3 records

Delaverde

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

3 records

Canten

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Catanga

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Semences De France (FR)

4 records

Bosir

Protection expired

Bromus sitchensis Trin. · Alaska brome

GIE GREEN GENETICS (FR)

3 records

Carrotcake

Terminated

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

3 records

Bila

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Hodowla Roslin Grunwald Sp. z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

4 records

Banco

Terminated

Bromus catharticus Vahl · Rescue grass

GIE GREEN GENETICS (FR)

3 records

Barmedal

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

3 records

Beineke 5

Active

Juglans nigra L. · Black walnut

WALTER F. BEINEKE

3 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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