Characterization data of NPGRL taro accessions
This dataset contains characterization data of taro accessions collected in the Philippines and conserved at NPGRL. NPGRL regenerates and characterizes germplasm aiming to provide morphological information to its plant breeding users. Characterization is performed on a project-basis manner, giving priority to accessions originally collected in the Philippines. IPGRI descriptors for taro (1999) were used in the characterization of taro germplasm accessions.
Leaf blade colour
Observed on fully expanded and mature leaves
Leaf blade margin colour
Observed on the upper side of blade
Plant height
Maximum vertical distance reached by leaves, relative to ground level
Leaf base shape
With regard to the petiole attachment
ACCENUMB
The NPGRL permanent accession identification number
Vein pattern
Shape of pigmentation on veins on leaf lower surface
Petiole junction colour
Observed on the upper side
Leaf main vein colour
Observe the upper side of leaf blade, beyond junction
Plant span
Maximum horizontal distance reached by leaves
Predominant position (shape) of leaf lamina surface
Observed on fully open young leaves
Variety Local Name
The common name given to the accession
Leaf main vein variegation
Observe the upper side of leaf blade
Petiole junction pattern
Area of spots at vein junction on upper surface of leaf
Inflorescence stalk colour
As in petiole colour
Cross-section of lower part of petiole
Observed on healthy and fully developed leaves of the same age
Corm weight
Recorded at maturity
Corm length
Measured on fully mature plants
Limb colour
upper part of spathe
Liste des accessions incluses dans la base de données