Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding cymose inflorescence?

Growth of peduncle is definite

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Flowers are borne in a basipetal succession

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Cymose inflorescence is seen in jasmine

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Growth of peduncle is indefinite

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Solution

The correct option is D Growth of peduncle is indefinite
In cymose inflorescence, growth of peduncle (stalk bearing flowers) is definite and it terminates with a flower. Flowers are borne in a basipetal succession which means the older flowers are present at top and new flowers are arranged towards the base. Cymose inflorescence is seen in jasmine.

In racemose inflorescence, growth of peduncle (stalk bearing flowers) is indefinite.

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