Variety traits
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai
A qualitative characteristic of a plant's vegetative mass vigor that determines the protective capacity of the leaf canopy and its contribution to photosynthesis.
In the reference 64 varieties crop Watermelon, where this is mentioned in the description.
Watermelon foliage density is evaluated by breeders and agronomists visually as a qualitative indicator of leaf canopy vigor. In agronomic practice, the trait is described using the categories "vigorous," "good," or "abundant," where a high degree of foliage density is considered a commercially valuable property.
A key function of foliage density is the protection of fruits from direct solar radiation, preventing overheating and sunburn, which reduce the market quality of the produce. A vigorous leaf canopy also ensures the photosynthetic activity necessary for vine growth and fruit filling.
This trait is dynamic and depends on growing conditions, including nutrient and irrigation regimes. Nitrogen fertilization stimulates vegetative growth, increasing the number of vines and overall foliage density, which is important for the crop's adaptability to stressful climatic conditions.
General information about the subject — on the page Leafiness.
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.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA SEEDS BV
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NONGWOO BIO CO.LTD
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SAKATA SEED AMERICA INC US
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Zoldesegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet RT (HU)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
DE LANGEN FRANK
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics Seeds, USA
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
MAURIZIO BACCHI
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Bayer Holland B.V. (NL)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Cora Seeds, I
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics Seeds, USA
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics, I
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Sakata Vegetables Europe, F
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Yuksel Tohum, TR
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
MONSANTO HOLLAND BV , NL
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Vilmorin, F
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HM Clause Inc (US)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics, I