Descriptor: Classification (CLASS)



 
Definition:
Indicates if accession is a double-cut (medium) type, single-cut (mammoth) type or other type. Descriptor based on data obtained in 2 locations (Southern and Northern US).
Crop:
CLOVER-PERENNIALS
Category:
Phenological descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
7
Responsible Site:
Western Regional PI Station (W6)

Distribution of Values for Classification (CLASS)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
MammothLittle or no flowering in seedling year, very leafy and essentially no growth after harvesting in second year at both locations.14
MediumSome flowering in the seedling year, average leafiness and excellent regrowth in second year at both locations.50
OtherWould not have a consistent response across both locations, i.e. it may respond like Mammoth in North, but Medium in South.19