Prost
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 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.
Elfo
TerminatedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ISI SEMENTI SPA
IT
2 records
Goldenstar
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Nunhems B.V.
NL
3 records
Jerte
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Alcazaba
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Moscato
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Vidra 63
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SBIRCIOG GICUTA
RO
3 records
Verdejo
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Rosario
TerminatedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Clause Tezier, FR
FR
2 records
Infante
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Linares
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ESASEM SPA
IT
2 records
Frey
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Bakker Brothers Gebroeders Bakker Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV
PL
2 records
Frodo
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RUSKO JOZSEF
HU
3 records
Kimbo
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ISI SEMENTI SPA
IT
2 records
Shinako
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Shevchenko Igor
UA
3 records
Cabanas
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Trottolo
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
2 records
Vinicio
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Vilmorin-Mikado SAS (FR)
FR
2 records
Cabañeros
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
SL2B1502322
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
3 records
Paradeisfrüchtig Frührot
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
AUSTROSAAT Österr. Samenzucht- und Handels-AG
AT
2 records
Zest
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
2 records
Clipeo
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Dracula
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
AGROSEL S.R.L.
RO
3 records