Lima bean morphological characterization 2023
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (GRC) morphological characterization of 50 accessions of lima bean in 2023.
IPGRI
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) campus in Ibadan, Nigeria, is located in a tropical climate zone. Here are some key environmental conditions: The area experiences a tropical savanna climate, with distinct wet and dry seasons. The rainy season typically runs from March to October, while the dry season is from November to February. Average temperatures range from about 20°C (68°F) at night to around 30°C (86°F) during the day. Humidity levels can be high, especially during the rainy season, often exceeding 80%.The campus is home to diverse flora and fauna, including various tree species, shrubs, and wildlife, contributing to its rich ecological environment. The soil in the region is primarily lateritic, which can vary in fertility depending on the specific area and land management practices. The campus has access to several water bodies, and rainwater harvesting is promoted to support sustainable agriculture and research.
Record the number of seeds in a mature pod. Measure/count each descriptor on 10 randomly selected plants or plant parts and report as a mean, with standard deviation, if relevant, for the accession.
Record the weight of 100 randomly selected mature seeds taking replicates to obtain a mean.
Length of fully developed pod at longest point, excluding any stalk, prior to maturity
Width of fully developed pod at widest point, prior to maturity
Record the length of the longest axis of mature seeds. Measure/count each descriptor on 10 randomly selected plants or plant parts and report as a mean, with standard deviation, if relevant, for the accession.
Width at widest point. 10 randomly-chosen seeds.
Thickness at thickest point. 10 randomly-chosen seeds.
Rachis length
Number of days from planting to first ripe pod
Days of first flowering
List of accessions included in the dataset