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Leafiness

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.

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Breakdown by crop

Tomato Foliation 306 Pepper foliage density 140 Maize leafiness 84 Watermelon foliage density 64 Maize leafiness 44 Melon foliage density 41 Leafiness of alfalfa 35 Leafiness — garden strawberry 31 Potato Foliation 31 Cucumber Foliage Density 24 Leafiness — Perennial ryegrass 23 Leafiness — Sudangrass 21 Foliage density of eggplant 20 Leafiness — Red Clover 14 Leafiness — Timothy grass 14 Tomato foliage density 14 Leafiness — Italian ryegrass 14 Strawberry Foliage Density 12 Leafiness — Orchard grass 10 Sunflower foliage 10 Leafiness — Pelargonium zonale 10 Leafiness — Italian ryegrass 9 Squash Leafiness 9 Pea Leafiness 8

Found in these crops

Rose 2 190 Tomato 672 Potato 416 Bell pepper 357 Carrot 269 Bigleaf hydrangea 257 Garden strawberry 187 Watermelon 165 Dahlia 159 Common heather 158 Lily 149 Horseshoe pelargonium 140

Varieties that feature this in their description

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.

Midnight

Active

Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin

A L TOZER LTD

NL
3 records

Marizza

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.

AT
5 records

Marmara

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yuksel Tohumculuk LTD

NL
3 records

Marlie

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH

DE
6 records

Malbec

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

VEGETABLE MONSANTO B.V.

NL
3 records

Meichavrin

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)

FR
3 records

Magnum 7

Active

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Velde Mike John

UA
4 records

Malwina

Active

Fragaria L. · Strawberry

Peter Stoppel

UA
4 records

Manolo

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
3 records

Meirigalu

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland International

FR
3 records

Mayan Rose

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

JAMES HUTTON LTD

IE
5 records

Makeba

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
5 records

Macmanly

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Sam McGredy Roses International

DK
3 records

Meifacul

Application submitted

Rosa L. · Rose

Meilland Alain A.|Antibes, FR

FR
3 records

Megaton

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

NAPOLEONSWEG 152

NL
3 records

Majorita

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Massira

Terminated

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

Vilmorin-Mikado S.A.S.

FR
4 records

Meilanein

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Universal Rose Selection-Meilland

FR
3 records

Marselan

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Lovita

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

S.N.C. MEILLAND ET CIE

DK
3 records

Lynn

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Wood Timothy D

FR
3 records

Lunarossa

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

Piet H.Smeenge

NL
6 records

Luflor

Terminated

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR

FR
3 records

Manchar

Active

Bromus inermis Leyss. · Smooth brome

Washington Agricultural Experment Station, Washinton 99164

HR
3 records

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