Lemon 'N Lime
ActiveChlorophytum laxum R. Br.
Ashish A. Hansoti
Variety traits
Leafiness
Leafiness is an agronomic indicator reflecting the proportion of leaves in the total plant biomass, expressed as a percentage. It is of key importance for assessing the nutritional value of crops and the intensity of photosynthetic processes.
Mentioned in descriptions 13 493 varieties reference book.
Leafiness represents the ratio of leaf mass to the total mass of the plant's above-ground organs. This indicator is manifested through the ratio of leaf blades to stems, which directly determines the nutritional value of forage crops, as leaves contain significantly more vitamins and protein than stems.
The value of leafiness depends on the genetic characteristics of the variety, the current stage of plant development, and the applied agricultural practices. Generally, the proportion of leaves is higher at the beginning of the growing season and gradually decreases towards the flowering and maturation stages, when the mass of stems and generative organs increases.
During variety trials, leafiness is evaluated as part of the variety's agricultural utility through gravimetric analysis of green mass samples. High values are preferred for forage crops, while low values may indicate coarseness, which reduces digestibility and the nutritional quality of the product.
Breakdown by crop
Tomato Foliation
306
Pepper foliage density
140
Maize leafiness
84
Watermelon foliage density
64
Maize leafiness
44
Melon foliage density
41
Leafiness of alfalfa
35
Leafiness — garden strawberry
31
Potato Foliation
31
Cucumber Foliage Density
24
Leafiness — Perennial ryegrass
23
Leafiness — Sudangrass
21
Foliage density of eggplant
20
Leafiness — Red Clover
14
Leafiness — Timothy grass
14
Tomato foliage density
14
Leafiness — Italian ryegrass
14
Strawberry Foliage Density
12
Leafiness — Orchard grass
10
Sunflower foliage
10
Leafiness — Pelargonium zonale
10
Leafiness — Italian ryegrass
9
Squash Leafiness
9
Pea Leafiness
8
Found in these crops
Varieties that feature this in their description
Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.
Aberystwyth s 352
TerminatedPhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
IGER Institute of Grassland & Environmental Research (GB)
FR
2 records
Poulpah 118
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
RLH1 13P11
ActiveRhododendron L. · Azalea
Lisa Jones Head^^^Robert Harold Head
JFS-KW5
ActiveMalus Mill. · Apple
Warren Keith S.
PIIGA III
ActiveGardenia jasminoides J. Ellis · Cape jasmine
MICHAEL A DIRR
PS-2013-3
ActiveGardenia jasminoides J. Ellis · Cape jasmine
James Berry
Power Pink 2
ActiveNigella damascena L. · Love-in-a-mist
Freek Zandbergen
'Zo08213'
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
Wim Snoeijer
MAROBA 3
ActiveDieffenbachia Schott · Dumbcane
van der Knaap Eduard J.M.
JAN W3M
ActiveFargesia murielae x Fargesia nitida
Wilfried Janßen
K 74
ActivePrimula vulgaris Huds. · Primrose
Kennedy Joseph Olivier
J.S. Calor
ActiveBistorta amplexicaulis (D. Don) Greene · Red bistort
Jan Spruyt - Van der Jeugd B.V.B.A.
JFS-KW5
ActiveMalus x purpurea x Malus transitoria
Keith S Warren
Rtpiv791-01
ActivePaeonia lactiflora x Paeonia delavayi
Thierry Rat
Silver Edge
WithdrawnLavandula L. · Lavender
David Tristram
RLH1-5P1
ActiveRhododendron L. · Azalea
Lisa Jones Head^^^Robert Harold Head
ET DLP 17 10
ActiveDelphinium x belladonna hort. ex Bergmans · Belladonna delphinium
Noordhuis Bart / Bisschop Elisabeth
PIILAG-IX
Application submittedLagerstroemia L. · Crape Myrtle
Joshua H. Kardos, Bailey Nurseries Inc.
RTPIV789-06
ActivePaeonia lactiflora x Paeonia delavayi
Thierry Rat^^^Françoise Rat^^^Planteck International Inc.
RLH1 8P1
ActiveRhododendron L. · Azalea
Lisa Jones Head^^^Robert Harold Head
EC-BEGO-2010
TerminatedBegonia masoniana Irmsch. · Iron cross begonia
Eden Collection B.V.
Mary Lu
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer
PE-3.219
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson Michael D. Nelson