Question

Define the term inflorescence. Explain the basis for the different types of inflorescence in flowering plants.

Answer 1

Inflorescence is themanner in which the flowers are arranged on the flowering axis.During the flowering season, the vegetative apex of the stem getsconverted into a floral meristem. Based on whether the floral axiscontinues to grow or end in a flower, inflorescence is classifiedinto racemose and cymose. In racemose inflorescence, the floral axiscontinues to grow and produces flowers laterally. On the other hand,in cymose inflorescence, the main axis terminates into a flower.Hence, it is limited in growth.