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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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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.

Fismars

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

ZERR| Katharina Zerr

DE PL
9 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

ZERR| Katharina Zerr

DE PL
9 records

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

ZERR| Katharina Zerr

DE PL
9 records

Zalsamay

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Zanten Plants b.v

9 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten

10 records

Bonny

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

CZ DK HU NL PL SK
11 records

Poulming

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser Aps (DK)

DK FR NL PL SE
8 records

Trerano

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Saatzucht Trebatsch GmbH

DE HR PL SI
11 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

VAN ANDEL JACOB

DE DK FR IT
8 records

Pollanum

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

VEB SAAT

DE ES LV PT
13 records

Phleum pratense L. · Timothy grass

Grindstad, Tollef Chr., N-1890 Rakkestad

EE FI LV SE
11 records

Libronco

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Dr. Feuerstein, Busch Heinrich,

DE PL UA
10 records

Charks

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

Rene Baraten

IT SK UA
9 records

Adio

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

MHR SEEDS LIMITED

CZ PL UA
9 records

Lipalma

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

DE UA
11 records

Gypsophila L. · Baby's breath

Michael Danziger

DE NL
8 records

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

DE NL
8 records

Innovesa

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Paul Degreef

NL UA
16 records

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

van Staaveren B.V.

NL
8 records

Stalog

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

Van Staaveren.

NL
8 records

Renoir

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

VIJN| R. Vijn c/o Cebeco Seeds B.V.

CZ DE NL PL SK
12 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Mommersteeg International BV (NL)

DK EE ES FR LT PL
7 records

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

DLF Seeds A/S

DK ES LT LV SK
9 records

Gazella

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

FAL Station de Recherche Agronomique Federale (CH)

AT DE DK FR SI
9 records

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