Descriptor: Starch Percentage (STARCH)



 
Definition:
Whole kernel starch concentration corrected to a standard moisture level (dry weight basis). Value is expressed in percent starch. The method of obtaining the value is described in the method record and may be by calibrated NIR or using wet lab procedures.
Crop:
MAIZE
Category:
Chemical composition descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
6
Responsible Site:
North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station  (NC7)

Distribution of Values for Starch Percentage (STARCH)

RangeNumber of Accessions
66.3 - 66.73
66.7 - 67.111
67.1 - 67.56
67.5 - 67.911
67.9 - 68.318
68.3 - 68.714
68.7 - 69.17
69.1 - 69.53
69.5 - 69.92
69.9 - 70.32