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

(N/A) Inflorescence is defined as the arrangement of flowers on the floral axis.
During the flowering season,the vegetative apex of the stem is modified into a floral meristem.
The basis for the classification of inflorescence is the growth pattern of the floral axis.
If the floral axis continues to grow,it is called racemose inflorescence,where flowers are borne laterally in an acropetal succession.
If the main axis terminates in a flower,it is called cymose inflorescence,where flowers are borne in a basipetal order and growth is limited.