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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

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 Guzmania 45 Alstroemeria 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.

Beverly Hills

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.

1 record

ANTHFOFUN

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

ANTHCOBOM

Terminated

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

BAZ26LAVGR

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

G. Bazuin Kzn V.O.F.

1 record

ANTHILAP

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

AN2886834

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Amrum

Terminated

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy

ILSE & SIEGFRIED DEHNE GBR

1 record

Banjax

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Cleangro Ltd

1 record

Bangladesh

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

Kwekersvereniging Partners

1 record

Anouk

Terminated

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

RijnPlant B.V.

1 record

Alpine

Terminated

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Holstein Select B.V.

1 record

AN2704879

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Alfetta

Terminated

Spathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum

Daniel Cornelis

1 record

Baldadenurpl

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

Jeroen Gitzels^^^Hans Henrik Kampmann

1 record

ANTHQUODO

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

ANTHIUDAP

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

ANTHIQCOP

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

ANTHIPCON

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

ANTHIMYLI

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

ANTHDUPAI

Terminated

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

ANTHCOMEOR

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

ANTHILADAH

Active

Anthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium

Anthura B.V.

1 record

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