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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.

Dynamite

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

NL
1 record

Emilia

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

RO
1 record

Dragonfly

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Elvira

Protection expired

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

NL
1 record

Icaro

Protection expired

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

NL
1 record

Hovaria

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
5 records

Early Girl

Withdrawn

Cannabis sativa L. · Hemp

NL
1 record

Fabula

Active

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

NL
1 record

Dompfaff

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

Esta Bonita

Protection expired

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

NL
1 record

Ebro

Terminated

Dahlia pinnata Cav. · Garden dahlia

CZ
1 record

Erfurti

Terminated

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HU
1 record

Garrison

Withdrawn

Alopecurus pratensis L. · Meadow foxtail

EE
1 record

Ekster

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

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

FR
1 record

First Lady

Protection expired

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

NL
1 record

Cima di cola

Application submitted

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

IT
1 record

Columbo

Terminated

Dahlia pinnata Cav. · Garden dahlia

CZ
1 record

Flamenco

Terminated

Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia

NL
1 record

Darling

Active

Hippeastrum Herb. · Amaryllis

NL
1 record

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