Panicle compactness and shape
Shape of inflorescence is recorded visually at maturity.
| Code | Term | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VLP | Very lax panicle (Typical of wild sorghums) | |
| VLSB | Very loose stiff branches | |
| VLDB | Very loose drooping branches | |
| LSB | Loose stiff branches | |
| LDB | Loose drooping branches | |
| SLSB | Semi-loose stiff branches | |
| SLDB | Semi-loose drooping branches | |
| SCE | Semi-compact elliptic | |
| CE | Compact elliptic | |
| CO | Compact oval | |
| SCO | Semi-compact oval | |
| HBC | Half broom corn | |
| BC | Broom corn |