Question
Define the term inflorescence. Explain the basis for the different types inflorescence in flowering plants.
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Answer
Inflorescence is the manner in which the flowers are arranged on the flowering axis. During the flowering season, the vegetative apex of the stem gets converted into a floral meristem. Depending on whether the apex gets converted into a flower or continues to grow, two major types of inflorescences are defined-racemose and cymose. In racemose inflorescence, the floral axis continues to grow and produces flowers laterally while in cymose inflorescence, the main axis terminates into a flower. Hence, it is limited in growth.
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