Descriptor: Seed Fuzz (SEED FUZZ)



 
Definition:
The relative density of seed fuzz on the seed surface after ginning
Crop:
Category:
Morphological descriptors
Status:
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
Responsible Site:
Cotton Collection (COT)

Distribution of Values for Seed Fuzz (SEED FUZZ)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
0none - no seed fuzz on surface202
1medium - seed fuzz throughout surface1062
2high - dense seed fuzz and seed coat is not visible2169
3sparse - seed fuzz occurs sparingly on surface600
4tufted - fuzz only on micropylar end545
9plot is segregating for this trait and a single score is not an accurate description or the variation is outside of the rating scale55