Descriptor: Pubescence on the stem (PUBESCENCE 2)



 
Definition:
Amount of pubescence on the entire stem. Measuement is taken when stem is turgid, mature and fully flowering.
Category:
Morphological descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
1
Responsible Site:
Western Regional PI Station (W6)

Distribution of Values for Pubescence on the stem (PUBESCENCE 2)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
1No pubescence found on any internodes with the exception of a few hairs immediately below the flowering head. Any hair that is observed will be very fine and adnate to the stem.2
2No pubescence on the lower internodes. A few hairs may occur on the second internode from the flower.5
3No pubescence on the lower internodes. Dense pubescence on the first internode and some hairs on the second internode.15
4No pubescence on the lower internodes. A few hairs will be seen on the third internode.13
5No pubescence on the first two internodes above the crown. Dense pubescence on the first, second and third internodes below the flower.32
6No pubescence on the first two internodes above the crown. Dense pubescence on the first, second and third internodes from the flower and sparse pubescence on the fourth internode from the flower.24
7Pubescence found along the entire stem. Density of the pubescence from the flower to the crown will gradually decrease from very dense at the first internode to a few hairs on the first internode from the flower.22
8Increased density of hair along the entire length of the stem.32
9Very dense pubescence throughout the entire length of the stem.3