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Descriptor:
Maturity (MATURITY (CODED))
Download list of accessions evaluated for this trait
Definition:
Visual estimate of the morphological stages of development.
Crop:
ALFALFA
Category:
Phenological descriptors
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
1
Responsible Site:
Western Regional PI Station (
W6
)
Studies or environments
ALFALFA.1989.BARNES
1066 Accessions
Distribution of Values for
Maturity (MATURITY (CODED))
Code
Definition
Number of Accessions
1
1 EARLY on 1-9 scale
4
2
2 on 1-9 scale
42
3
3 on 1-9 scale
39
4
4 on 1-9 scale
105
5
5 MEDIUM on 1-9 scale
849
6
6 on 1-9 scale
26
8
8 on 1-9 scale
1