Variety traits
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.
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.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy
NOODELIJK| R. Noodelijk c/o Chrysanthemum Breeders Association N.V.
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Ingeborg SCHUMANN (DE)
Rosa L. · Rose
Rosen Tantau KG
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
Syngenta Seeds
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
CLAUSE TEZIER,S.A.
Zea mays L. · Maize
Syngenta Participations,CH
Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
WILHELM SCHMÜLLING
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Bejo Zaden BV (NL)
Gossypium hirsutum L. · Upland cotton
BASF AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS US LLC
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Beta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel
KWS SAAT SE & CO.KGAA
Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. · Lingonberry
Trajkovski, Viktor
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Y.P. van der Werff/ZPC
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Sweet Corn Group) · Sweet corn
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
DLF Beet Seed APS
Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. · Lingonberry
Trajkovski, Viktor
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
Novartis Seeds B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
VILMORIN, S.A.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Zea mays L. · Maize
Miloslav Masnica