Descriptor: Root Cortex Thickness (ROOTCORTEX)



 
Definition:
Storage root cortex thickness measured in millimeters.
Crop:
SWEETPOTATO
Category:
Morphological descriptors
Status:
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
1
Responsible Site:
Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit (S9)  (S9)


Studies or environments

Distribution of Values for Root Cortex Thickness (ROOTCORTEX)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
1VERY THIN ( < 1mm)5
3THIN (2mm)60
5INTERMEDIATE (2-3mm)77
7THICK (3-4mm)80
9VERY THICK ( > 4mm)75