Height of plant at maturity, measured from the ground to the top of spike, excluding the awns

Counted as days from sowing to when 50% of plants have ears emerged. However, when planting in dry soils in dryland areas, it is counted from the first day of rainfall or irrigation which is sufficient for germination

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Average length (without awns) of 5 typical spikes selected from the growing accession. Measured at maturity

Measured at scale of 1-9, where

The average number of spikelets per spike from 5 spikes selected from a growing accession

Fragility of the rachis in mature spike

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Glass-like appearance when seeds are transversely sectioned

Apperance during tillering and before jointing

Length of cold period required to induce flowering later in season

Subjective assessment of number of tillers per plant at low densities

Tendency of grains to sprout in the ear as a result of high moisture near harvest. Recorded on scale 1-9

Appearance of dry seed after harvest

Measured as percentage of dry weight (seed moisture equal to or less than 12%). Indicate in the notes descriptor 11and the conversion factor is either N x 6.25 or N x 6.5

Percentage of lysine per unit of protein (absolute)

Suitability in making the products listed below