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Descriptor: Leaf length (code) (llt_code)


 
Definition:
Measured in cm from the topmost blade below the flag leaf on the main culm. Transformed to coded data.
Crop:
RICE
Category:
Reproductive 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 Leaf length (code) (llt_code)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
1 Very short284
2 Short10967
3 Intermediate52057
4 Long spindle-shaped33098
5 Extra long1512
999 Mixture1


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)