Storage root shape
Storage root outline shown in longitudinal section.
Code | Term | Description |
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1 | Round | Almost a circular outline with a length to a breadth (L/B) ratio of about 1:1 |
2 | Round elliptic | a alightly circular outline with acute ends, and L/B ratio not more than 2:1 |
3 | Elliptic | symmetrical outline with about the maximum breadth at equal distance from both ends which are slightly acute. L/B ratio not more than 3:1 |
4 | Ovate | outline resembling the longitudinal section of an egg. The broadest part is at the distal end (away from the root stalk) |
5 | Obvoate | inversely ovate outline. The broadest part is at the proximal end (i.e. close to the root stalk) |
6 | Oblong | almost rectangular outline with with sides nearly parallel and corners rounded. L/B ratio is 2:1. |
7 | Long Oblong | oblong outline with with a L/B ratio about 2:1 |
8 | Long elliptic | elliptic outline with a L/B ratio of more than 3:1 |
9 | Long irregular or curved |