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Variety traits

Pepper foliage density

Capsicum annuum L.

A morphobiological trait, evaluated on a point scale, which determines the photosynthetic potential of the plant and protects fruits from sunscald.

In the reference 140 varieties crop Bell pepper, where this is mentioned in the description.

The evaluation of foliage density in pepper is conducted using a point scale that categorizes plants based on weak, moderate, or strong development of the leaf surface. In the breeding process, this trait has a positive correlation with fruit weight; therefore, selection for high yield often includes choosing specimens with a significant degree of foliage density.

From an agrotechnical perspective, foliage density plays a key role in protecting fruits from sunscald and ensuring photosynthetic activity. However, excessive leaf mass in dense plantings requires management through plant pruning to improve ventilation, which is necessary to reduce the risk of fungal disease development.

General information about the subject — on the page Leafiness.

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Varieties of Bell pepper mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Roble

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Elzem

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
4 records

Kaamos

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
3 records

Cierzo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Mojave

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Sakata Seed America

ES UA
3 records

Nadine

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Araceli

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Frederic Albert Denet

UA
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Abakara

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL UA
3 records

Florate

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Аernoudt Aardse

NL UA
4 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

BURPEE NL B.V.

FI NL
3 records

Remény

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Fuszerpaprika Kutato Fejleszto, H

HU
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Pekin

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Kaldóm

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

MÁRKUS FERENC^^^KAPITÁNY JÓZSEF^^^Gábor Csilléry^^^János Szarka^^^PÉK MIKLÓS

HR HU
5 records

Floridor

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Clause Semences SA (FR)

FR
3 records

Tinsena

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Dusko

Protection expired

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Nickerson Zwaan, NL

HU
3 records

Medusa

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

PanAmerican Seed Company

FI
3 records

Ispan

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ZKI, H

HU
3 records

Popti

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Indus & Burpee Private Ltd

NL
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

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