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.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Rosa L. · Rose
David Austin Roses
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Santho Beveer B. V. (Eveleens C P)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Seminis Vegetable Seeds
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Averis Seeds B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
David C H Austin (GB)/Patricia J Austin (GB)
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
Asparagus Beheer B.V.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
GROCEP SICA
Ribes nigrum L. · Blackcurrant
ZVYaGINA TAT'YaNA STEPANOVNA / SERGEEVA KLAVDIYa DMITRIEVNA
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Bavaria Saat GbR
Begonia L. · Begonia
L.H.KOPPE
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Nunhems B.V.
hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Danespo A/S
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Ets Charles Lafite Sarl (FR)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Nickerson APB (US)
Daboecia cantabrica (Huds.) K. Koch · Connemara heather
Johannes van Leuven
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Averis Seeds B.V.