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.
Lodging
Susceptibility to lodging is taken before harvest on a scale similar to percentages.
Branching habit
Visual classification of plant type.
Days to capsule setting
Counted as number of days from sowing to 50% of plants start pod setting.
Plant height
Height of plant at maturity. Mean height of 5 random plant measured in cm.
National accession number
A unique number representing each germplasm.
Days to 50% flowering
Counted as number of days from sowing to 50% of plants start pod setting.
Capsules per axil
Visual classification of no. of capsules per leaf axil.
Number of nodes to first flower
Number of nodes on the main stem.
Internode length
Mean value from the main stem of 5 plants.
Length of capsule
Mean length in mm from shoulder to shoulder.
Days to maturity
Counted as number of days from sowing to 75% of plants reaching physiological maturity.
Branches per plant
No. of branches per plant. Average of 5 random plant from the middle of the plot.
List of accessions included in the dataset