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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.

Mutlu

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
2 records

Arca

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Mecisteo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HM.Clause S.A.S.

FR
3 records

Celin

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

NL
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Velichka Yordanova Todorova, Galina Todorova Pevicharova, Yordan Kostadinov Todorov

BG
3 records

Tarsis

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Mingote

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Gianelli

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Brindisi

Terminated

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Argun

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bejo Zaden B.V.

NL
3 records

Chevy

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

HAZERA SEEDS BV

ES
3 records

Alcudia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Castelo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Podravka

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Podravka d.d., Razvoj poljoprivrede (HR)

HR
2 records

Mediodia

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

SV6947PB

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
2 records

Marmara

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Seminis Vegetables (NL)

SI UA
2 records

Jimenado

Application submitted

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ESASEM S.p.A

HU
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Segre

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
2 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

AGROSEL S.R.L.

RO
3 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Macio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

ESASEM SPA

IT
2 records

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