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Variety traits

Tomato Inflorescence

Solanum lycopersicum L.

The tomato inflorescence is a raceme whose branching pattern serves as an important morphological trait for variety testing. It is characterized by its structural type and the position of the first inflorescence, determined by the number of nodes below it.

In the reference 182 varieties crop Tomato, where this is mentioned in the description.

The tomato inflorescence is classified by branching type as simple, intermediate, or compound. Visual assessment of the inflorescence type is conducted during the period of mass flowering and is used for variety identification. The position of the first inflorescence, measured by the number of leaves on the main stem below it, is a key indicator of a variety's earliness.

The plant development type is determined by the balance of inflorescence length and structure. The vegetative type is characterized by excessively long inflorescences, which can reduce fruit set, whereas the generative type involves more compact inflorescences. For commercial production, compact, uniform clusters are preferred, as they ensure even fruit ripening and suitability for mechanized harvesting.

General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.

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Varieties of Tomato mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Monroe

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

ZETA SEEDS S.L.

BG ES NL PL SI
6 records

Alambra

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Tezier SA (FR)

CZ FR PL SK
6 records

Start

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

RESPUBLIKANSKOE NAUCHNO-PROIZVODSTVENNOE UNITARNOE DOCHERNEE PREDPRIYATIE «INSTITUT OVOSHHEVODSTVA» GNU «INSTITUT GENETIKI I CZITOLOGII NAN BELARUSI»

NL PL SK
6 records

Brooklyn

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V. (NL)

FR HR PL
4 records

Kastalia

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Asgrow (IT)

BG NL SI
4 records

Colibri

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HM.CLAUSE

FR HR PL
4 records

Matrix

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL PL
4 records

Dynamo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Nunhems BV (NL)

HR NL
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HEINZSEED

PT
4 records

Marfa

Protection expired

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

BG CZ SK
4 records

Haiku

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL UA
5 records

DR9544TH

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Diabolik

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S

FR
3 records

Asterius

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
3 records

Visa

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Valve Jaagus 80%, Ivi Oja 5%, Leida Kask 5%, Kaljo Kask 5%, Jaan Sarv 5%

EE
4 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Surcal

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

UNIVERSIDAD DE ALMERIA

ES
3 records

Sonico

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)

FR
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

"Florian" OOD - Ruse (BG)

BG
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records

Piibe

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Pille Sooväli 90%, Kaljo Kask 10%

EE
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

GREENROAD B.V.

PL
2 records