Characterization of sesame accessions in Kibwezi (Kenya)
Sesame accessions were planted in Kibwezi and assesed for their morphological diversity. The results indicate that the accessions held at genebank are variable interms of Kernel characteristics, plant height and days to maturity.
Hairiness of leaf recorded on ventral surface of bottom leaves.
Recorded at onset of flowering.
Height of plant at maturity. Mean height of 5 random plant measured in cm.
A unique number representing each germplasm.
Counted as days from sowing to 50% of seedling emergence.
Stem shape in cross section.
No. of branches per plant. Average of 5 random plant from the middle of the plot.
List of accessions included in the dataset