Characterization of sesame accessions in Kiboko (Kenya)
Sesame accessions were planted in Kibwezi and assessed for their morphological characteristics. The results indicate that the accessions held at the genebank vary in terms of kernel characteristics, plant height and days to maturity.
Susceptibility to lodging is taken before harvest on a scale similar to percentages.
Visual classification of plant type.
Counted as number of days from sowing to 50% of plants start pod setting.
Height of plant at maturity. Mean height of 5 random plant measured in cm.
A unique number representing each germplasm.
Counted as number of days from sowing to 50% of plants start pod setting.
Visual classification of no. of capsules per leaf axil.
Number of nodes on the main stem.
Mean value from the main stem of 5 plants.
Mean length in mm from shoulder to shoulder.
Counted as number of days from sowing to 75% of plants reaching physiological maturity.
No. of branches per plant. Average of 5 random plant from the middle of the plot.
List of accessions included in the dataset