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.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Petr Klapste
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
RAGT 2n, FR
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Ballardini Massimiliano
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH
Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet
Holtkamp, Reinhold|Isselburg, Federal Republic of Germany
Allium porrum L. · Leek
VAN DOORMALEN A.G.J.
Vaccinium corymbosum L. · Highbush blueberry
Trajkovski, Viktor
Allium porrum L. · Leek
BEJO ZADEN
Fagopyrum esculentum Moench · Buckwheat
Przedsiebiorstwo Hodowlano-Nasienne sp. z o.o.
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Hazera Seeds B.V.
Penstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Ballardini Massimiliano
Cichorium intybus L. · Chicory
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Przedsiebiorstwo Nasiennictwa Ogrodniczego i Szkolkarstwa w Ozarowie Mazowieckim Spolka z o.o.
Rosa L. · Rose
POULSEN ROSER A/S
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ISI SEMENTI SPA
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Domaine Public (FR)
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
JEAN-FRANcOIS GRILLAT
Rosa L. · Rose
Mathias Tantau (DE)
Festuca ovina L. · Sheep's fescue
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.