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Descriptor: Seed coat color (scco_rev)


 
Definition:
Seed coat color (caryopsis - pericarp color). Observed at post-harvest in all species.
Crop:
Category:
Post-harvest Stage
Status:
Crop Germplasm Committee approved
Data Type:
Alpha/numeric descriptor
Maximum Length:
3
Responsible Site:
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)


Studies or environments

Distribution of Values for Seed coat color (scco_rev)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
010 White84932
050 Brown1159
051 Light brown842
055 Speckled brown418
070 Red19471
080 Purple962
088 Variable purple189
999 Mixture215


International Rice Genebank Germplasm Distribution and Exchange Policy


IRRI continues the free international exchange of germplasm, in accordance with the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA). We provide rice in small quantities to any entity or establishment for research, breeding, or training for food and agriculture purposes; free of charge. At the same time, we gratefully receive seed contributions to add to our collection.

The procedure for acquiring seeds from IRRI are as follows:
1. Read, study and comply with Standard Material Transfer Agreement(SMTA).
2. Inquire, search and choose accessions through GRIN-Global or Genesys websites.
3. Submit requests electronically through the public websites (refer to #2)