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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.

Electric

Active

Vriesea Lindl. · Vriesea

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

3 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

4 records

Candela

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

3 records

Salvia farinacea Benth. · Mealycup sage

Gavriel Danziger

3 records

DLFSTRE7

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

DLFRITU2

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

DLFQUAL3

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

DLFGAGA1

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

DLFBAVD3

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

DLFBARC3

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

Dochrygaru

Application submitted

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

JOS KESTER

3 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

4 records

Dekyelcho

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

3 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

3 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

3 records

DAHZ0011

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Dekallbianca

Application submitted

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cornelis W. Dekker

4 records

Dafemten

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Nielsen Rune Harboe|Odense N, DK

3 records

Calgary

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

5 records

Dangysha

Terminated

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Gavriel Danziger

3 records

Buddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush

Koot Johannes Adrianus Maria

3 records

Cornice

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

3 records

Curcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip

Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp

3 records

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