IDC, Fe effic (QTL symbol), Iron deficiency chlorosis
Alternate IDs
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Definition
Iron (Fe) deficiency may occur when certain genotypes are planted on calcareous soil. Symptoms include chlorosis of the interveinal tissues of young leaves, with the veins remaining green.
Source:
SoyTO:001
Comment
QTL map symbol is "Fe effic". Plants are scored to the nearest 0.5 on a scale from 1 to 5: 1=no yellowing; 2=slight yellowing; 3=moderate yellowing; 4=intense yellowing; and 5=severe yellowing with some necrosis. Evaluation occurs primarily at V4 or V5 (4 or 5 nodes with fully developed leaves).