Table III.
Root system characteristics of individual nip × A20 F2 nip nodule phenotype plants' F3 progeny
| Plant(s) | Number Plants Examined | Number of Plants with Lateral Roots | Number of Lateral Roots per Plant (When Present) | Root Lengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cm | ||||
| A17 | 9 | 9 | 4.7 ± 3.6 | 19.7 ± 1.7 |
| A20 | 10 | 10 | 3.3 ± 1.5 | 18.6 ± 3.5 |
| nip × A20, nip no. 1 | 7 | 2 | 1, 3 | 16.7 ± 1.5 |
| nip × A20, nip no. 2 | 14 | 5 | 1, 1, 2, 3, 3 | 22.3 ± 3.8 |
| nip × A20, nip no. 3 | 6 | 2 | 2, 7 | 20.9 ± 4.0 |
| nip × A20, nip no. 4 | 13 | 2 | 1, 1 | 15.7 ± 4.1 |
| nip × A20, nip no. 5 | 7 | 0 | 16.3 ± 2.9 |
All nip plants measured were progeny of nip × A20 F2 plants having lateral roots and wild-type length primary roots. Plants were grown in aeroponic chambers as described in “Materials and Methods.” The nip and control plants' characteristics were measured at 10 dpi.