Pacific Wave
ActiveCeanothus gloriosus J. T. Howell x Ceanothus impressus Trel.
David Glenn
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.
OPSTAL 40
ActiveAbelia x grandiflora Rehder · Glossy abelia
van Opstal Ron
Mincamroug 13
ActiveCampsis x tagliabuana (Vis.) Rehder · Hybrid trumpet vine
Hortival Diffusion S.A.S.
BEGO 539
TerminatedBegonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia
Ernst Benary Samenzucht GmbH
Anne-Sofie
ActiveCalluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Edens Creations B.V.
KUPINPA'
ActiveDasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil
Kuijf Hendricus Jacobus Maria
KJ 2002-0500
ActiveKalanchoe blossfeldiana Poelln. · Flaming Katy
Knud Jepsen
KLEIP 19024
Terminatedhybrids between Pelargonium peltatum and Pelargonium zonale · Ivy-leaved geranium
Martin Glawe
Karma Yin-Yang
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
ET RDB 17-42
ActiveHybrids between Echinacea purpurea and Rudbeckia hirta
Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.
ET EPB SM 14
ActiveHelleborus x ericsmithii
Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.
Journey's End
ActiveHosta Tratt. · Hosta
Hansen Hans Andrew|Waseca, MN, US
JFS-KW187
Activehybrids between Acer platanoides L. and Acer truncatum Bunge
Keith Warren
ET DLP 17 14
ActiveDelphinium x belladonna hort. ex Bergmans · Belladonna delphinium
NOORDHUIS BART / BISSCHOP ELISABETH
Anne Irene
ActiveAcer palmatum Thunb. · Japanese maple
Van Son & Koot Holding B.V.
EX 08540794
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
BEGO 520
TerminatedBegonia x tuberhybrida Voss · Tuberous begonia
Ernst Benary Samenzucht GmbH
Denim 'N Lace
ActivePerovskia atriplicifolia Benth. · Russian sage
Kevin A. Hurd
Carine's Amazing Blue
ActiveSalvia L. · Sage
Albert Lauwers^^^Carine Vervaecke
Candy Kisses
ActiveHemizygia (Benth.) Briq.
Eric Haar, Darelmont Pty Ltd TA Haars Nursery
Blue-Eyed Blonde
ActiveCampanula persicifolia L.
Janet N. Egger
Mi 10
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Institut za povrtarstvo, Smederevka Palanka
SI
2 records
Agria
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
AT
BE
BG
CZ
DE
DK
+15
38 records
Ditta
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
AT
CZ
DE
DK
EE
ES
+6
28 records