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.

Passat

Terminated

Freesia Eckl. ex Klatt · Freesia

1 record

Royal Dutch

Protection expired

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

1 record

Robijn

Protection expired

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

1 record

river-line

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp

5 records

Rio Grande

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

1 record

Pink Heaven

Active

Triteleia Dougl. ex Lindl. · Triplet Lily

1 record

Pink Elephant

Withdrawn

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

1 record

Oda-Niji

Active

Hydrangea serrata (Thunb.) Ser. var. serrata · Tea-of-heaven

No information of breeder available for this variety

1 record

Reiko

Protection expired

Hydrangea L. · Hydrangea

1 record

Posy Bouquet Kaysey

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Sakamoto S.

1 record

Nova Lux

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

1 record

Podilska 416

Application submitted

Glycine max (L.) Merr. · Soybean

1 record

Relucida

Terminated

Lilium L. · Lily

1 record

Rasto

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp

1 record

Redstart

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Wädenswil

1 record

Red Magic

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

1 record

Princess Lace

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Dirr M.

1 record

Pelikan

Protection expired

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

1 record

Prince Promice

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

1 record

Miyabi

Active

Lilium longiflorum Thunb. · Easter lily

1 record

Miss Saigon

Active

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

1 record

Oxfordi

Protection expired

Digitalis lanata Ehrh. · Grecian foxglove

2 records

Odyssee

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

1 record

Pink Pincushion

Active

Hydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Griffith G. & Dean E.

1 record

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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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