Define the term inflorescence. Explain the basis for the different types of inflorescence in flowering plants.
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Define the term inflorescence. Explain the basis for the different types of inflorescence in flowering plants.
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Inflorescence is the arrangement and distribution
flowers on the floral axis.
Basis for the different types of inflorescence in flowering
plants is given below
Growth Indefinite (racemose) and definite
Number of branches Cymose, uniparous, biparous,
multiparous
Pedicel Presence or absence of pedicel in inflorescence.
Branching of peduncle Unbranched and branched.
Sex of flowers Certain types have unisexual flowers,
e.g., Catkin.