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Descriptor:
SPRING VIGOR (SPRG_VIGOR)
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Definition:
Visual estimate of amount of vegetative growth of biennial sweetclover three to four weeks after growth starts in the second year, coded 1-9.
Crop:
SWEET-CLOVER
Category:
Growth descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
1
Comment:
The most useful data would be taken on non-transplanted, field-grown, widely spaced plants. Data taken in other environments can also be included in GRIN, but mention the environment's limitations.
Responsible Site:
North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station (
NC7
)
Studies or environments
AMA.MEL.2010.OVER-WINTERED.FIELD
33 Accessions
Distribution of Values for
SPRING VIGOR (SPRG_VIGOR)
Code
Definition
Number of Accessions
1
good (highest growth)
1
2
(1 = GOOD, 9 = POOR)
3
3
(1 = GOOD, 9 = POOR)
2
4
(1 = GOOD, 9 = POOR)
5
5
medium
3
6
(1 = GOOD, 9 = POOR)
9
7
(1 = GOOD, 9 = POOR)
2
8
(1 = GOOD, 9 = POOR)
5
9
poor
4