Predominant underlying colour of the pseudostem
Remove the outermost sheath from the pseudostem and look at the exposed surface of the underlying pseudostem. The values 5 (pink-purple), 6 (red-purple) and 7 (purple) must be chosen only if the pigmentation is uniform, and green tinges are not observed. (Chart A)
| Code | Term | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watery green | |
| 2 | Light green | |
| 3 | Green | |
| 4 | Cream | |
| 5 | Pink-purple | |
| 6 | Red-purple | |
| 7 | Purple | |
| 8 | Others |