Descriptor: Crossability Group (EBN)

Definition:

Crossability group accession belongs in 1, 2 or 4

Crop:

Category:

Cytological or cellular descriptors

Status:

Crop Germplasm Committee approved

Data Type:

Alpha/numeric descriptor

Maximum Length:

3

Ontology:

Comment:

Endosperm Balance Number (EBN) is a genetic, dose-dependent crossability system functioning in tuber-bearing Sotanum species. Each species has been assigned IEBN, 2EBN, or 4EBN. Species thus designated cross only within their EBN group.

Responsible Site:

Potato Germplasm Introduction Station (NR6)