Descriptor: Softness of Outer Shell (SHELLHARD)



 
Definition:
Resistance of shell to opening
Crop:
ALMOND
Category:
Inflorescence and fruit descriptors
Status:
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
1
Responsible Site:
Natl. Germplasm Repository - Davis (DAV)


Studies or environments

Distribution of Values for Softness of Outer Shell (SHELLHARD)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
1Extremely hard (very difficult to break, need hammer) (Bartre)16
2Hard (difficult to break, need hammer) (Desmaye, Largueta)20
5Intermediate (broken by hand with effort) (Texas)10
7Soft (broken by hand) (Princesse)9