Descriptor: Husk Length (HUSK-LENGTH)



 
Definition:
LENGTH OF HUSK BEYOND OR BELOW THE TIP OF THE EAR IN CENTIMETERS. VALUE CAN BE NEGATIVE WHEN THE HUSK DOES NOT COVER THE EAR TIP.
Crop:
MAIZE
Category:
Morphological descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
5
Responsible Site:
North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station  (NC7)


Studies or environments

Distribution of Values for Husk Length (HUSK-LENGTH)

RangeNumber of Accessions
-4 - -1.44
-1.4 - 1.246
1.2 - 3.7420
3.7 - 6.3742
6.3 - 8.9388
8.9 - 11.5115
11.5 - 14.125
14.1 - 16.66
16.6 - 19.24
19.2 - 21.82