Descriptor: Beta Glucan (BETAGLUCAN)



 
Definition:
Beta Glucan content of the kernel, expressed as percent dry weight basis.
Crop:
OAT
Category:
Chemical composition descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
6
Responsible Site:
National Small Grains Collection (NSGC)

Distribution of Values for Beta Glucan (BETAGLUCAN)

RangeNumber of Accessions
2.16 - 2.79131
2.79 - 3.42602
3.42 - 4.051238
4.05 - 4.681653
4.68 - 5.311504
5.31 - 5.93847
5.93 - 6.56292
6.56 - 7.1932
7.19 - 7.823
7.82 - 8.452