Descriptor: Leaf Shape (LEAFSHAPE)



 
Definition:
Overall shape of the main leaf body
Crop:
Category:
Morphological descriptors
Status:
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
2
Responsible Site:
US Nicotiana Germplasm Collection (TOB)

Distribution of Values for Leaf Shape (LEAFSHAPE)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
1Much longer than wide, with the widest point below the middle124
10Broadest at the middle and narrower at the two equal ends447
11 3
2Broadest at the middle and narrower at the two equal ends, but with the lngth being over twice the width230
3Broadest at the middle and narrower at the two equal ends, but with the width over one-half the length135
4Egg-shaped in outline and attached at the broad end799
5Inversely ovate, with attachment at the narrower end16
6Heart-shaped5
7 1
8Shape nearing that of an equilateral triangle11
9Inversely lanceolate, with attachment at the narrower end11