Descriptor: 6.5.14 Grooves on the bract (BRACT-GROOVES)



 
Definition:
Presence of grooves on the bract
Crop:
MUSA
Category:
Morphological descriptors
Status:
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
1
Comment:
Observed on the external surface. (Descriptors for Banana - IPGRI, INIBAP, CIRAD)
Responsible Site:
Tropical Agriculture Research Station  (MAY)


Studies or environments

Distribution of Values for 6.5.14 Grooves on the bract (BRACT-GROOVES)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
1Few grooves or not grooved (the bract is completely, or almost completely, smooth)4
2Moderate grooving (parallel ridges are distinguishable)17
3Strongly grooved (deep parallel furrows on the surface of bract)9