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How to handle duplicate variable names 'panicle_height' and 'spike_height' #267

Open kimberlyh66 opened 5 years ago

kimberlyh66 commented 5 years ago

These should refer to a single variable?

Please reference terraref/reference-data#118.

dlebauer commented 5 years ago

panicle_height and spike_height should be combined.

One of the challenges highlighted in #118 is whether these are synonymous with canopy_height.

NewcombMaria commented 5 years ago

For field data collected in Maricopa 'panicle_height' (ground to top of panicles) is distinct from 'canopy_height' (ground to top of foliar canopy).

Between the two variable names 'panicle_height' and 'spike_height', my vote for sorghum data is 'panicle_height'. However I understand if you prefer to go with more generic 'spike_height' which could refer to wheat as well.