S9-GRASSES Descriptor Site(s): S9 ------ Contains characteristic data on Poaceae (Warm Season Grass) accessions. For additional information, contact Melanie Newman at the Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit (S-9), Griffin, GA 30223-1797, ph (770) 412-4097. Descriptor: FOLIAGEAMT obtype: CHAR CGC: N ABUNDANCE OF FOLIAGE PRODUCED Code Definition ---- ---------- 1 ABUNDANT 2 (1 = ABUNDANT, 9 = SPARSE) 3 (1 = ABUNDANT, 9 = SPARSE) 4 (1 = ABUNDANT, 9 = SPARSE) 5 MEDIUM 6 (1 = ABUNDANT, 9 = SPARSE) 7 (1 = ABUNDANT, 9 = SPARSE) 8 (1 = ABUNDANT, 9 = SPARSE) 9 SPARSE Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 1 2117 5 1938 7 1 2 1 6 1 9 464 3 1 Descriptor: FOLIAGEDIS obtype: CHAR CGC: N DISTRIBUTION OF LEAVES ON PLANT Code Definition ---- ---------- 1 BASAL 2 CAULINE 3 WELL DISTRIBUTED Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 1 824 2 1544 3 2015 Descriptor: FOLIAGEHGT obtype: NUMERIC CGC: N FOLIAGE HEIGHT IN DECIMETERS Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 1.00 - 9.89 3677 27.67 - 36.56 5 54.34 - 63.23 0 9.89 - 18.78 808 36.56 - 45.45 1 63.23 - 72.12 0 18.78 - 27.67 23 45.45 - 54.34 0 72.12 - 81.01 1 Descriptor: LEAFLENGTH obtype: NUMERIC CGC: N LEAF LENGTH MEASURED IN CENTIMETERS. Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 1.00 - 14.11 457 40.33 - 53.44 726 79.66 - 92.77 30 14.11 - 27.22 1451 53.44 - 66.55 171 92.77 - 105.88 6 27.22 - 40.33 1611 66.55 - 79.66 43 105.88 - 118.99 3 Descriptor: LEAFWIDTH obtype: NUMERIC CGC: N LEAF WIDTH IN MILLIMETERS Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 1.00 - 6.56 1310 17.68 - 23.24 276 34.36 - 39.92 11 6.56 - 12.12 2068 23.24 - 28.80 38 39.92 - 45.48 2 12.12 - 17.68 838 28.80 - 34.36 19 45.48 - 51.04 3 Descriptor: MATURITY obtype: NUMERIC CGC: N DAYS FROM MARCH 15 PLANTING TO FIRST FLOWER Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 11.00 - 63.22 14 167.66 - 219.88 239 324.32 - 376.54 0 63.22 - 115.44 1897 219.88 - 272.10 3 376.54 - 428.76 0 115.44 - 167.66 2045 272.10 - 324.32 1 428.76 - 480.98 9 Descriptor: PLANTHGT obtype: NUMERIC CGC: N TOTAL PLANT HEIGHT IN DECIMETERS Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 1.00 - 9.89 2159 27.67 - 36.56 11 54.34 - 63.23 0 9.89 - 18.78 2372 36.56 - 45.45 0 63.23 - 72.12 0 18.78 - 27.67 149 45.45 - 54.34 0 72.12 - 81.01 2 Descriptor: PLANTWIDTH obtype: NUMERIC CGC: N PLANT SPREAD IN DECIMETERS Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 1.00 - 11.56 3051 32.68 - 43.24 2 64.36 - 74.92 2 11.56 - 22.12 1516 43.24 - 53.80 0 74.92 - 85.48 1 22.12 - 32.68 103 53.80 - 64.36 0 85.48 - 96.04 1 Descriptor: SEEDPROD obtype: CHAR CGC: N RELATIVE SEED PRODUCTION Code Definition ---- ---------- 1 ABUNDANT 5 MEDIUM 9 SPARSE Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 1 1652 5 1810 9 706 Descriptor: STEMSIZE obtype: CHAR CGC: N STEM SIZE BY CODE Code Definition ---- ---------- 1 SMALL 5 MEDIUM 9 LARGE Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 1 687 5 2406 9 1383 Descriptor: TILLERS obtype: CHAR CGC: N ABUNDANCE OF TILLERS PRODUCED Code Definition ---- ---------- 1 ABUNDANT 5 MEDIUM 9 SPARSE Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 1 2699 5 1317 9 426 Descriptor: WINTSURV obtype: CHAR CGC: N RESISTANCE TO WINTER DAMAGE Code Definition ---- ---------- 1 LITTLE OR NO DAMAGE 2 (1 = LITTLE OR NO DAMAGE, 9 = COMPLETE WINTER KILL) 3 (1 = LITTLE OR NO DAMAGE, 9 = COMPLETE WINTER KILL) 4 (1 = LITTLE OR NO DAMAGE, 9 = COMPLETE WINTER KILL) 5 (1 = LITTLE OR NO DAMAGE, 9 = COMPLETE WINTER KILL) 6 (1 = LITTLE OR NO DAMAGE, 9 = COMPLETE WINTER KILL) 7 (1 = LITTLE OR NO DAMAGE, 9 = COMPLETE WINTER KILL) 8 (1 = LITTLE OR NO DAMAGE, 9 = COMPLETE WINTER KILL) 9 COMPLETE WINTER KILL Value Freq. Value Freq. Value Freq. ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- ----------------- ----- 1 1001 4 65 7 96 2 122 5 143 8 150 3 107 6 68 9 2425