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
Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.
Rosa L. · Rose
Universal Rose Selection-Meilland
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
BEJO ZADEN
Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR
Rosa L. · Rose
Marie Louise Meilland (FR)
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
HM Clause SA (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France
Rosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN| Alain Meilland
Rosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND INTERNACIONAL
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Danespo A/S
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
PanAmerican Seed Company
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland, Alain A.|Antibes, France
Veronica L. · Speedwell
TOOBY JOHN & CO LTD
Rosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
ZKI, H
Rosa L. · Rose
Universal Rose Selection-Meilland
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
HM.Clause S.A.S., Dominique Bleton
Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
DRIEGHE AZALEA BVBA
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland International S.A.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Yuksel Tohumculuk Tarim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.