Descriptor: Alkaloid Analysis (ALKALOID)



 
Definition:
Alkaloid analysis was performed by the Dragondorff assay. Lupin seed was sampled onto Dragondorf paper and scored depending upon the pinkness of the ring.
Crop:
LUPIN
Category:
Chemical composition descriptors
Status:
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
1
Responsible Site:
Western Regional PI Station (W6)

Distribution of Values for Alkaloid Analysis (ALKALOID)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
0No pink in the ring, no corresponding alkaloid2
1low39
2fairly low42
3medium23
4fairly high26
5Bright pink ring, high level of alkaloid22