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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.

Vermeer

Active

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Sande B.V.

5 records

Phlox drummondii Hook. · Annual phlox

Suntory Flowers Limited, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

5 records

Summer Melody

Terminated

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy

University of Sydney

6 records

PKM05

Active

Campanula L. · Bellflower

Madsen Christian Hald

6 records

Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium

Martin Geibel c/o Elsner pac Jungpflanzen GbR

5 records

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

Schreurs, P.

5 records

Lilium L. · Lily

John William Blay|Violet Marylin Blay

5 records

Freya

Active

Guzmania Ruiz et Pav. · Guzmania

Nicolaas D.M. Steur^^^Elly Bak

5 records

Jack of Hearts

Application submitted

Zantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily

Warren, Andrew Geoffrey Fiennes|Tauranga, NZ / Spaans, Jacobus Petrus|Tauranga, NZ

5 records

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

5 records

DLFALT2

Active

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Arie Gerard Post

5 records

Dangyp39

Active

Gypsophila paniculata L. · Baby's-breath

Gavriel Danziger

5 records

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

Jan Van Dijk

6 records

Argyranthemum Webb ex Schultz Bip. · Daisy Bush

Bernuetz Andrew|Silverdale, AU

5 records

Opolska

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.

DE IT PL
6 records

Luprime

Active

Bromus catharticus Vahl · Rescue grass

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
7 records

Brooklyn

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)

FR HR PL
4 records

Hilnatal

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Jan Johannes Hilverda

DE ES NL PL
4 records

Lirasand

Protection expired

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

EURO GRAS| Euro Grass Breeding GmbH & Co. KG

DE PT
6 records

Inca

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Joordens, Marcus

DK ES FR SE
5 records

Stagigi

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

VAN STAAVEREN B.V.

DE ES NL
4 records

Yoforge

Terminated

Chrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum

Vandenberg Cornelis P

DK NL SE
4 records

Helianthus annuus L. · Sunflower

FOURNEAU Michael

RO UA
4 records

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