Sterile lemma length
Sterile lemmas are the two flowerless bracts at the base of the
spikelet. Length is measured in mm and made on each of the two sterile lemmas (n=10) at
post-harvest. Observed in all species.
NOTE : X means unknown or no data available.
| Coded value | Descriptive value |
|
0 |
ABSENT |
|
1 |
SHORT (<= 1.5 MM) |
|
3 |
MEDIUM (1.6-2.5 MM) |
|
5 |
LONG (>2.5 MM BUT SHORTER THAN THE LEMMA) |
|
7 |
EXTRA LONG (>= THE LEMMA) |
|
9 |
ASYMMETRICAL |
|
999 |
MIXTURE |