Descriptor: Leaf Size (LEAF SIZE)



 
Definition:
Size of the mature, expanded leaf surfaces, fourth node, or older.
Crop:
COTTON
Category:
Morphological descriptors
Status:
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
Responsible Site:
Cotton Collection (COT)

Distribution of Values for Leaf Size (LEAF SIZE)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
1medium - leaf size is typical for that in cultivars, and when compared to an opened hand it fills the palm area5589
2small - leaf size is less than the palm area of the opened adult hand41
3large - leaf size is greater than the opened adult hand, easily stretching past fingertips676
4extra small - leaf size is much smaller than that observed in cotton cultivars4
9plot is segregating for this trait and a single score is not an accurate description or the variation is outside of the rating scale27