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expand all sections collapse all sections  plant_trait_ontology Term "alkali digestion" (TO:0000134)
Term Name alkali digestion
Term Accession TO:0000134
Aspect plant_trait_ontology
Synonyms (2) AlkD, ALKDIG
Definition Is an indirect measure of gelatinization temperature. Observed by placing six milled-rice kernels in 10ml 1.7% KOH in a shallow container and arrange them so that they do not touch. Let them stand for 23hrs at 30degC temperature and score for spreading. Measure for Alkali digestion is inversely proportional to the gelatinization temperature, e.g. if alkali digestion is low, the gelatinization temperature is high.
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