Descriptor: MCD (MCD)

Definition:

Maximum canopy diameter. [decimal; cm] Maximum canopy diameter (mcd) as width of plant at widest set of branches, see Carlson et al. (2021). Measured from widest tip to tip without stretching branches. Include flowering tissue in measurement.

Crop:

Category:

Morphological descriptors

Status:

Crop Germplasm Committee approved

Data Type:

Numeric descriptor

Maximum Length:

Ontology:

https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/geneva-ny/plant-genetic-resources-unit-pgru/docs/hemp-descriptors/

Comment:

Maximum canopy diameter. See Carlson et al. (2021).

Responsible Site:

Northeast Regional Plant Introduction Station (NE9)  (NE9)