Atthos
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
NUNHEMS
NL
6 records
Variety traits
Watermelon foliage density
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.
Varieties of Watermelon 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.
Montana
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Khuan Tsastro
NL
UA
5 records
Romina
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
MAURIZIO BACCHI
HU
UA
5 records
Liverpool
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
NL
UA
7 records
Barhan
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
XINGPING ZHANG
NL
UA
4 records
Grizzly
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ZKI, H
HU
UA
6 records
Frostic
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
3 records
Samanta
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
United Genetics, I
NL
3 records
Capitol
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S
FR
3 records
Stabilo
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Zoldsegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet, H
HU
3 records
Olympia
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Known You Seed, Tw
HU
3 records
Emblema
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Cora Seeds, I
IT
3 records
Exhedra
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Bayer Holland B.V. (NL)
FR
UA
4 records
Tango
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Vilmorin SA (FR)
FR
3 records
Oneida
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
UA
3 records
Ninfea
Application submittedCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ISI SEMENTI SPA
IT
UA
3 records
Nosztalgia
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Zoldsegtermesztesi Kutato Intezet, H
HU
4 records
Turbo 840
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems B.V.
NL
UA
4 records
Samba
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Cora Seeds SRL, I
HU
3 records
Sinfonia
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Sakata Vegetables Europe S.A.S
FR
UA
3 records
Felipe
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA SEEDS BV
ES
UA
3 records
Mini love
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Clause (FR)
FR
UA
4 records
Julia
Application submittedCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SEMINIS INC
ES
HU
3 records
Torpila
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems, NL
NL
3 records