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.

Universal

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter & Den Haan Beheer B.V

2 records

Visa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Valve Jaagus 80%, Ivi Oja 5%, Leida Kask 5%, Kaljo Kask 5%, Jaan Sarv 5%

4 records

Vertu

Terminated

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

3 records

Tizio

Active

Cynara cardunculus L. · Cardoon

ROYAL SEEDS S.R.L.

2 records

Terhertz

Active

Gerbera jamesonii Bolus ex Hook. f. · Barberton daisy

Stravers Lambertus Johannes Maria

2 records

Tekne 61

Terminated

Nicotiana tabacum L. · Tobacco

Hristos D. Georgiev, Angel I. Manolov

4 records

Tigris

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

2 records

TFRD520065

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

2 records

Temp

Active

Lavandula x intermedia Emeric ex Loisel. · Lavandin

MAShANOV VASILIJ IVANOVICh / RABOTYaGOV VALERIJ DMITRIEVICh

2 records

Surcal

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNIVERSIDAD DE ALMERIA

3 records

Sunny Puma

Active

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

Ir.J. van der Knaap c/o Fides Beheer B.V.

2 records

Sucro 405

Terminated

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench · Sorghum

Sud Cereales SCA

2 records

Sonico

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

3 records

Sparkler

Protection expired

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

2 records

Sophie

Protection expired

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Coöperatieve Kwekersvereniging “Horizon” U.A.

2 records

Slunchevo sartse

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

"Florian" OOD - Ruse (BG)

2 records

Silgat

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

WOLFGANG SILZE

2 records

Snoopy

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Holstein Select B.V.

2 records

SHEIK

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

WILLIAM E DUFFETT

2 records

Silvester

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.

2 records

Rosso

Active

Triticum aestivum L. · Bread wheat

SAATZUCHT DONAU GES.M.B.H. & COKG

2 records

Relinda

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

REVECU II B.V.

2 records

Rodrigo

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Gerrit Kooij

2 records

Regoltime

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

REVECU BV

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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This summary is compiled from the publications listed in the sources and verified by an editor. It contains no legally significant information; it provides agronomic context for registry data rather than the registry data itself.