Descriptor: Leaf Nectary Number (LEAF NECTARY NUMBER)



 
Definition:
Number of nectary glands on the undersides of the leaf.
Crop:
Category:
Morphological descriptors
Status:
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
Responsible Site:
Cotton Collection (COT)

Distribution of Values for Leaf Nectary Number (LEAF NECTARY NUMBER)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
0absent - no nectar glands seen on the undersides of any leaves395
11 - nectar glands only seen on the main vein of underside of leaves4234
22 - nectar glands found on main vein and on one of the other veins of underside of leaves410
33 - nectar glands found on main vein and two other veins on undersides of leaves3063
44 - nectar glands found on the main vein and three more veins on undersides of the leaves2
6reduced - nectar gland is barely noticeable on the main vein27
9plot is segregating for this trait and a single score is not an accurate description or the variation is outside of the rating scale234