Inflorescence compactness and shape
See figure 2

| Code | Term | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Very lax panicle | Typical of wild sorghum |
| 2 | Very loose erect primary branches | |
| 3 | Very loose drooping primary branches | |
| 4 | Loose erect primary branches | |
| 5 | Loose drooping primary branches | |
| 6 | Semi-loose erect primary branches | |
| 7 | Semi-loose drooping primary branches | |
| 8 | Semi-compact elliptic | |
| 9 | Compact elliptic | |
| 10 | Compact Oval | |
| 11 | Half broom corn | |
| 12 | Broom Corn | |
| 13 | Other | Specified in the descriptor notes 4.4 |