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.
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
NUNZA BV
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Siegfried Klemm
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
SEMINIS INC
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
SAATZUCHT QUEDLINBURG GMBH
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Nunhems B.V.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Europlant Innovation GmbH & Co. KG
Rosa L. · Rose
INTERPLANT BV (NL)
Rosa L. · Rose
W.KORDES'SOHNE
Rosa L. · Rose
W.KORDES'SOHNE
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE S.A.
Rosa L. · Rose
W.KORDES'SOHNE
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
Siegfried Klemm
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
BURPEE NL B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
MÁRKUS FERENC^^^KAPITÁNY JÓZSEF^^^Gábor Csilléry^^^János Szarka^^^PÉK MIKLÓS
Rosa L. · Rose
R HARKNESS and CO LTD
Rosa L. · Rose
Karl Hetzel Rosenkulturen
Cicer arietinum L. · Chickpea
AGROVEGETAL, S.A.
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
LIDEA FRANCE SAS
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
PLANTICO HODOWLA I NASIENNICTWO OGRODNICZE ZIELONKI SP. Z O.O.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
Wim SNIJDERS, NL
Raphanus sativus L. var. niger (Mill.) S. Kerner · Black radish
Domaine Public (FR)