Descriptor: Photoperiod Sensitivity (PHOTOPER)



 
Definition:
Photoperiod sensitivity rating
Crop:
SORGHUM
Category:
Phenological descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
1
Responsible Site:
Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit (S9)  (S9)

Distribution of Values for Photoperiod Sensitivity (PHOTOPER)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
0No rating possible62
1Very insensitive, headed out, seed produced422
2Insensitive, very late maturity, seed produced93
3Less sensitive, several heads but limited seed produced178
4Sensitive, few heads, no seed production166
5Very sensitive, totally vegetative612