Panicle type (panicle attitude of branches)
Panicles are classified according to their mode of branching, angle of primary branches and spikelet density. Recorded at reproductive stage. Observed in all species.
| Code | Term | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compact (1) | |
| 2 | Compact (2) | |
| 3 | Compact (3) | |
| 4 | Intermediate (4) | |
| 5 | Intermediate (5) | |
| 6 | Intermediate (6) | |
| 7 | Open (7) | |
| 8 | Open (8) | |
| 9 | Open (9) | |
| 999 | Mixture |