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 tuberosum L. · Potato
JEAN-MARC ABIVEN
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
HAZERA SEEDS BV
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Europlant Innovation GmbH & Co. KG
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Аernoudt Aardse
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Allium cepa L. · Onion
Willem P. Van haecke
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HM.CLAUSE
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
SYNGENTA SEEDS B.V.
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
CLAUSE, S.A.
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. · Fennel
Domaine Public (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Bayer Holland B.V. (NL)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rene Khenkuet
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Monsanto Technology LLC, US
Rosa L. · Rose
DICKSON| Pat Dickson c/o Dickson Nurseries Limited
Zea mays L. · Maize
CEZEA SLECHTITELSKA STANICE SA
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
MEYER WILHELM| Wilhelm Meyer in Fa. Golden Geest Kartoffel Erzeuger-gesellschaft mbH
Buddleja L. · Buddleia
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR