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.
Trifolium subterraneum L. · Subterranean clover
CREA - CENTRO DI RICERCA PER LA ZOOTECNIA ED ACQUACOLTURA (CREA-ZA)
Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
DRIEGHE AZALEA BVBA
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer (Heidezüchtung)
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Johannes van Leuven
Olea europaea L. · Olive
Hydrangea quercifolia W. Bartram · Oakleaf hydrangea
Jarzynka David|Olympia, WA 98501
Rosa L. · Rose
Samuel McGredy
Rosa L. · Rose
Samuel McGredy
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Kurt Kramer (Heidezüchtung)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Rosa L. · Rose
Samuel McGredy
Rosa L. · Rose
Samuel McGredy
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Kees Konst
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Forage Genetics International
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Tulipa L. · Tulip
KRESTYANSKOE (FERMERSKOE) XOZYAJSTVO "NAXODKA POLESYA"
Impatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Ellen Leue
Dahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Dahli Trade B.V.
Allium porrum L. · Leek
TOZER SEEDS LTD
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Grass G.I.E.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
ROYAL SLUIS
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.