Descriptor: OCT LT50 (OCT LT50)

Definition:

Lowest temperature (°C) where 50% of stems survived in October. Determined via laboratory based controlled freezing assay; damage scored visually based on oxidative browning of vascular tissue.

Crop:

Category:

Environmental stress descriptors

Status:

Crop Germplasm Committee approved

Data Type:

Numeric descriptor

Maximum Length:

4

Minimum Value:

-40

Maximum Value:

0

Responsible Site:

North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station  (NC7)