Oaxaca
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
ES
3 records
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.
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.
Dumbo 34
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Agrosel, RO
RO
4 records
Karisma
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
HM.CLAUSE
UA
4 records
Orea
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
5 records
Bandai
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS
ES
3 records
Impala
Application submittedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
CLAUSE VEGETABLE SEEDS, FR
FR
5 records
Spritz
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola
IT
3 records
Manolo
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
3 records
Parcero
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
HM.Clause S.A.S.
FR
4 records
Conga
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
5 records
Fono
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ZKI, H
HU
3 records
Corera
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
3 records
Marselan
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
4 records
Aviator
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Nunhems B.V.
NL
3 records
Rubicon
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ZKI, H
HU
3 records
Hulk
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS
ES
UA
4 records
Encore
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
FR
NL
3 records
Samander
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Paul Degreef
UA
4 records
Loco
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
FLORANOVA LTD
NL
3 records
Nemalite
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
3 records
Taiga
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
2 records
Zigano
TerminatedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
3 records
Prospero
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Consorzio Sativa Societa Cooperativa Agricola
IT
2 records
Karibu
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
PILPEL SEEDS
ES
2 records