Cruiser
TerminatedGerbera L. · Gerbera
Schreurs, P.
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.
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
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.
Balarcink
ActiveAngelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia
PAN AMERICAN SEED CO
Bkdadp
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Black Lance
ActiveAglaonema Schott. · Chinese Evergreen
DR FRANK B. BROWN
AN2809193
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Van Dijk Jan
Car Witti09
ActiveAngelonia angustifolia Benth. · Angelonia
Syngenta Flowers LLC
ANTHDASZUM
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Van Dijk Jan
Allura
ActiveGuzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania
Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak
Anastasia Mint
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Arie Gerard Post
Aya Poissy
ActiveRanunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup
Shuichi Kusano
Bonmadrosepi
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Andrew Bernuetz
BIDZ0001
ActiveBidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Bluedia
ActiveAster L. · Aster
Peter Akerboom
BIDZ0002
ActiveBidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria
Anastasia Dark Lime
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
JAN HOEK
Balucwhit
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
AN2562165
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Van Dijk Jan
Amri Conred
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hanes Mitchell|Morgan Hill, CA
Alexandra
ActiveLavandula stoechas L. · French lavender
JKL & PL A/S
ANTHIOWIR
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Jan Van Dijk
ANTHFUWIO
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Van Dijk Jan
Apache
ActiveGuzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania
Skotak, Jr. Chester
ANTHDUBAQ
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Jan Van Dijk
ANTHDOSDOH
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Jan Van Dijk