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Descriptor: Sheath pulvinus color - wild (shpul_rev)


 
Definition:
Color of sheath pulvinus (the small swelling at the base of the leaf sheath just above its point of insertion on the culm). Observed at harvest in wild species.
Crop:
WILD_REL
Category:
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 Sheath pulvinus color - wild (shpul_rev)

CodeDefinitionNumber of Accessions
011 Whitish60
050 Brown7
060 Green135
090 Purple Spots13
092 Purple trace/layer176


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)