Descriptor: Visible Root Fibers (ROOTVISFIB)

Definition:

Estimate of visible root fibers not dietary fiber. Slight ranking has visible fine hair-like fibers only 1 or 2 mm in length. Extensive ranking has long strands of fiber which would definitely decrease the palatability of the sample.

Crop:

Category:

Quality descriptors

Status:

Crop Germplasm Committee approved

Data Type:

Alpha/numeric descriptor

Maximum Length:

1

Responsible Site:

Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit (S9)  (S9)