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Descriptor: Leaf width (coded) - cultivated (lwd_code)


 
Definition:
Measured from the topmost leaf blade below the flag leaf on the main culm. Transformed to coded data. Observed in cultivated species at late vegetative stage.
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 width (coded) - cultivated (lwd_code)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
1 Narrow5595
2 Intermediate88415
3 Broad3849
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)