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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.

Linford

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

CZ NL SK
3 records

Matúš

Active

Allium sativum L. · Garlic

CZ SK
4 records

DUFA

Protection expired

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

DK HR
3 records

Judita

Active

Phalaris canariensis L. · Canary grass

CZ
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

SK
4 records

Wapiti

Terminated

Festuca rubra L. · Red fescue

DE
3 records

Vega

Active

Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth. · Lacy phacelia

CZ
4 records

PRO144SU

Active

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

RO
3 records

Movana

Terminated

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

DE
3 records

Phalaris canariensis L. · Canary grass

HU
3 records

Codipad

Protection expired

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

SK
3 records

Abád

Active

Phalaris canariensis L. · Canary grass

HU
3 records

Lizard

Active

Phalaris canariensis L. · Canary grass

HU
3 records

Turmalina

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ES NL
2 records

Vijanka

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Panther

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Szarvasi 55

Protection expired

Agropyron cristatum (L.) Gaertn. · Crested wheatgrass

HU
2 records

Steady

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

NL
2 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

CZ
2 records

Tim

Terminated

Vicia faba L. · Broad bean

SK
2 records

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