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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.

Amber

Terminated

Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook. f. · Barberton daisy

Vitroflora K.A. Pawlak

FR PL
3 records

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench subsp. bicolor · Sorghum

SEMUNDO SAATZUCHT GMBH

ES
2 records

Nirvana

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

ISI SEMENTI SPA

IT
2 records

Turscar

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

L.J. Noordam

2 records

Damsell

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Cerafel (FR)

FR
2 records

Dianthus barbatus L. · Sweet William

SILVIA PEREZ

3 records

Asterius

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Rozanne

Active

Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker · Urn plant

John Meewisse

2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PARATY B.V.B.A

2 records

Vriesea Lindl. · Vriesea

Alexander Pinkert

2 records

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Boeket Handelmaatschappij B.V.

2 records

Prontoo

Active

Aechmea fasciata (Lindl.) Baker · Urn plant

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

2 records

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging "For Ever" U.A.

2 records

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

Cornelis Johannes Maria Prins

2 records

Glory

Terminated

Vriesea Lindl. · Vriesea

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

2 records

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

Avo Anthuriums B.V.

2 records

At Night

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Cooperatieve Kwekersvereniging "Holland Gladiolus Group" U.A.

2 records

Zsa zsa

Active

Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook. f. · Barberton daisy

Piet Schreurs Holding B.V.

PL
2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

LYRAFLOR HANDELSKWEKERIJ B.V.

NL
2 records

Yoauburn

Active

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

Yoder Brothers Inc

PL
2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Wilhelmus Adrianus Leeksma, Andreas Hendrikus Persoon

NL
2 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

YOSHIO NISHIMOTO

DK
2 records

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