Leaf angle 
The angle of openness of the blade tip is measured against the culm on the leaf below the flag leaf. Recorded prior to heading.  Observed in cultivated species.
NOTE : X means unknown or no data available.

Coded value  Descriptive value

1

ERECT

2

ERECT

3

INTERMEDIATE

4

INTERMEDIATE

5

HORIZONTAL

6

HORIZONTAL

7

DROOPING

8

DROOPING

9

DROOPING

999

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