Motagua
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Bejo Zaden B.V.
NL
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.
Rodiezmo
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Alceste
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
BLUMEN GROUP S.P.A
IT
2 records
Medulas
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Borneo
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Calabrese
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
3 records
Menes
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Cayennetta
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
FLORANOVA LTD
NL
2 records
Gabija
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras
LT
2 records
Carmen
Application submittedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Known You Seed Co
NL
3 records
Chidem
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
Isabel
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Teniente
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records
Maestoso
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
HM.Clause S.A.S.
FR
3 records
Early calwonder
TerminatedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Asgrow Seed Company (US)
FR
IT
2 records
Trabuco
Application submittedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
ALEJANDRO MARTIN CARA
ES
2 records
Martinica
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Alquimista
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
PILPEL SEEDS
ES
2 records
D'Ampuis
TerminatedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Domaine Public (FR)
FR
2 records
Orostar
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
2 records
Viriato
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Finezja
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Paulina Bartkowska Gospodarstwo Hodowlano - Nasienne Bartkowscy
PL
2 records
Red Jacket
TerminatedCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
PT
3 records
Beachcraft
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
2 records