Distribution of Values for
Kernel Type (KERNEL-TYPE)
| Code | Definition | Number of Accessions |
| A | FLOURY | 842 |
| B | SEMIFLOURY (MOROCHO) | 329 |
| C | DENT | 5829 |
| D | SEMIDENT | 5739 |
| E | SEMIFLINT | 4671 |
| F | FLINT | 5239 |
| G | POP | 648 |
| H | SWEET | 443 |
| I | OPAQUE-2 | 21 |
| J | TUNICATE | 7 |
| K | Waxy maize is characterized by a high content of amylopectin starch in the kernel giving the cooked product a sticky texture. Cerous is another term used. | 70 |