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
Hari Besels
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
TAKII & CO LTD
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Zuhair Bibi
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Moshe Zalsman
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Naumov Ruslan Olehovych, Krasniuk Viacheslav Anatoliiovych,
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Dr. Mario Martinelli
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
P. de Vries
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Khuan Tsastro
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
CORA SEEDS S.R.L
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Dr. Mario Martinelli
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon