Table 1.
The four main types of growth habit in peanut (from Pittman, 1995).
| Phenotype | Illustration | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prostrate |  |
Branches that strike the ground and a conspicuous main stem |  |
| Spreading |  |
Branches partially on the ground, with their tips curved upward |  |
| Bunch |  |
Semi-erect, branches curved upward, beginning at the base; main stem slightly taller than the others |  |
| Erect |  |
Branches grow straight up from the base and are generally 45° or less from vertical (TAC1 style) |  |
The two growth habits represented in this study are marked in red.