Methods
Observations from from the summer of 2014 in field SF-2, in Ames, Iowa. David Brenner and Samuel Flomo
Observations from from the summer of 2014 in field SF-2, planting of May 31, 2014, in Ames, Iowa. David Brenner and Samuel Flomo
Filed planting direct seeded June 6, 2016 in field W-5, an the Plant Introduction Farm.
Observations from from the summer of 2017, by David Brenner. Most of the images were taken by Sam Flomo. The millet field was direct seeded in field W-5 May 9, 2017 (rows 1001 to 1165) and May 12 (rows 1166 to 1220). The stand counts are rough estimates taken on Aug 4 after the plants had grown together. The rows were 10 ft long.
Observations from from the summer of 2018, by David Brenner. Most of the images were taken by Sam Flomo. The millet field was direct seeded in field F May 18, 2018. The field froze-out on October 20, 2018, and the last observations were on October 23, 2018. The rows were 10 ft long.
Observations from greenhouse-grown plants in 2006, winter, by David Brenner. Most of the images were taken by Sam Flomo.
Observations from the summer of 2022 field F DEMO, by David Brenner. Most of the images were taken by Sam Flomo. Includes plants of mixed genera in fields E, F, and N-12. Various planting dates.
Observations from the summer of 2022 field H Millet Oservation Field, by David Brenner. Most of the images were taken by Sam Flomo. Includes plants of mixed genera in fields E, F, and N-12. Various planting dates.
Observations from greenhouse-grown plants in 2023, winter, by David Brenner and Samuel Flomo. Most of the images were taken by Sam Flomo. Rove beetles were released to control thrips.
Images taken close-up, often magnified to show details for species identification.
Images taken in the field in Ames, Iowa at the North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station.
Images taken in the green house in Ames, Iowa at the North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station.
Images taken where the germplasm is native, especially collection locations.
Images scanned in Ames, Iowa at the NCRPIS. The plants might be dried, or fresh.
For each accession six eight-seed samples were crushed and each stained with 200 ul of iodine stain (Carmel = Waxy ; Purple = Nonwaxy). The stock iodine solution had 2mg Potassium Iodide / ml. of water ); the working solution was more dilute, 50 ml of the stock solution mixed with 950 ml of nanopure water. The working solution must be used fresh. A stereo dissecting scope and added light enhanced observations. Since seeds were bulked; lines that were mixed for the waxy trait might not be detected. Bob Graybosch, USDA-ARS, 344 Keim, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68583. NPGS order number: 141383
Observation extracted from the seed inventory records in GRIN. The inventory for these crops is maintained by the seed storage staff at the North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station.