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Trait data

Trait data is an important part of documentation of genebank material: it helps ensure trueness-to-type when material is multiplied, and it helps users find the most appropriate material for their work.

Browsing trait data

GGCE uses the following concepts when it comes to trait data:

  • Crop traits define which properties of germplasm are observed and how. They are commonly known as trait descriptors.
  • Trait observations store trait information and are directly associated with the inventory representing the germplasm that was observed.
  • Trait observation data allows you to capture observations of the individual samples before aggregating the sample data into a trait observation record.

This section explores: