Descriptor: Root shape (ROOT SHAPE)



 
Definition:
Root shape in longitudinal section
Crop:
SUGARBEET
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 Root shape (ROOT SHAPE)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
1Narrow elliptic2
2Elliptic28
3Circular52
4Broad elliptic53
5Narrow oblong49
6Narrow triangular72
7Non-swollen23
8Fibrous8