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Descriptor:
Stem neutral detergent fiber (NDF STEM)
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Definition:
Neutral detergent fiber of stem taken at maturity
Crop:
ALFALFA
Category:
Production descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
7
Responsible Site:
Western Regional PI Station (
W6
)
Studies or environments
ALFALFA.1989.BARNES
1064 Accessions
ALFALFA.NDFSTEM.92.JUNG
190 Accessions
Distribution of Values for
Stem neutral detergent fiber (NDF STEM)
Range
Number of Accessions
44.8 - 47.2
3
47.2 - 49.6
17
49.6 - 52
43
52 - 54.4
153
54.4 - 56.8
387
56.8 - 59.2
345
59.2 - 61.6
143
61.6 - 64
41
64 - 66.4
82
66.4 - 68.8
86