Variety traits
Sage inflorescence
Salvia L.
The inflorescence is the main morphological trait of sage, determining the plant's essential oil productivity and the timing for mechanized raw material harvesting.
In the reference 21 varieties crop Sage, where this is mentioned in the description.
The parameters of the sage inflorescence include peduncle length, the number of inflorescences per plant, the number of false whorls and flowers within them, as well as the number of primary branches. Morphology varies depending on the species: Salvia officinalis forms compact raceme-like thyrsi 8–15 cm in length, whereas in Salvia glutinosa, inflorescences can reach 13–40 cm in length.
In agronomy and breeding, the inflorescence is considered the primary accumulator of essential oil, the content of which in Salvia sclarea is 0.25–0.30%. Selection is aimed at increasing the size and number of inflorescences, as these indicators directly correlate with the yield of active substances and determine the optimal phases for harvesting raw materials for pharmacopoeial needs.
General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.
Varieties of Sage mentioned in the description
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