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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

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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.

Kabota

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Feldsaaten Freudenberger GmbH&Co.KG

DE PL
6 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Sakata Vegetables Europe, F

ES NL
5 records

Hugo 1

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Cebeco Zaden BV (NL)

FR NL
6 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

PETER S HESSE

DK NL
5 records

Jubilatka

Protection expired

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

Stacja Hodowli Roslin

AT PL
5 records

Hilda

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Pieter den Haan

DE UA
5 records

Fleurial

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT SA (FR)

DE FR
8 records

Flamenco

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE FR
8 records

Dark Westland

Protection expired

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Knaap, Jacques C. M. Van der|De Lier, Netherlands

DK NL
5 records

Dolina

Active

Trifolium pratense L. · Red clover

DLF SEEDS A/S

CZ SK
6 records

Arolus

Active

Lolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass

Forschungsanstalt Agroscope Reckenholz-Tänikon ART

AT DE
6 records

Beluga

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

FAL Station de Recherche Agronomique Federale (CH)

AT FR
5 records

Adam 1

Protection expired

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

Innoseeds BV, NL-4420 AA Kapelle

AT DE
6 records

Emeraude

Active

Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue

Teagasc (IE)

FR
5 records

Varayel

Active

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

van Staaveren, Aalsmeer, Netherlands, Van Zanten Plants B.V.

NL
5 records

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

Pothos Plant B.V.

NL
5 records

Soft Yolynn

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

LEON GLICENSTEIN

NL
5 records

Poulbao

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg

PL
5 records

Trachelium caeruleum L. · Blue throatwort

PanAmerican Seed Company

NL
5 records

Hilnatal

Active

Dianthus L. · Carnation

Jan Johannes Hilverda

IT
5 records

Impact

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

JACKLIN SEED

ES
5 records

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

Ted Beckwith

FR
7 records

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

HIROSHI EBIHARA

NL
5 records

Lilium L. · Lily

Mak Breeding Rights B.V.

NL
6 records

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