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.

Zanta

Application submitted

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

vrij nummer

DE FR IT NL

7 records

Sydsport

Application submitted

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

W WEIBULL

DE DK FR SE

8 records

Limerick

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Schumann Cord, Busch Heinrich,

DE DK PL UA

9 records

Celia

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

Zelder BV (NL)

DE FR NL UA

10 records

Toledo

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

WELLEN J. J.

DE DK PL

10 records

Seoul

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Nickerson Zwaan B.V. (NL)

HR NL UA

8 records

Tetris

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)

HR NL PL

7 records

Mystic

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

LIMAGRAIN GENETICS

DE FR NL

8 records

Miro

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Pickseed West Inc (US)

ES FR HU

10 records

Dark Yellow Boaldi

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Vandenberg Cornelis P.|Salinas, CA

DK NL SE

7 records

Borneo

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA

DE FR UA

10 records

Baltas

Active

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

DSV/Semences Cargill (DE)

AT DE FR

8 records

Cannavaro

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

NIELS ROULUND

FR IT UA

9 records

Boreal

Active

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

CANADIAN DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

FR NL SE

9 records

Arelio

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

STELLING DIETER

DE NL UA

14 records

Top Gun

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Simplot dba Jacklin Seed (USA)

HR IT

8 records

Stamial

Active

Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria

VAN STAAVEREN B.V.

DE NL

7 records

Saborto

Application submitted

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Plant Breeding International Cambridge Ltd (GB)

ES FR

11 records

Monrello

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Xiaoquanq Liang

NL UA

10 records

Abeni

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

NL UA

8 records

Black Star

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

8 records

Montezuma

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

Vletter en den Haan Beheer B.V.

8 records

Hot Cherry Blz

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Warren Andrew G. F.|Tauranga, NZ / Spaans Jacobus P.|Tauranga, NZ

8 records

Barprisma

Active

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

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

AT CZ FR HR LU

6 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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