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.
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Hanes Mitchell E.
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
BEJO ZADEN
Prunus laurocerasus L. · Cherry laurel
Straver
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Teagasc
Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
Marilies u Hanno Baetche von Gartnerei
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Sakata Vegetables Europe, F
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
HM.Clause S.A.S.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Danespo A/S
Rosa L. · Rose
HANS JURGEN EVERS (T)
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
Dieter Gast (Spargelhof Gast)
Achillea L. · Yarrow
BLOOMS NEW PLANTS LIMITED
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
BEJO ZADEN
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
L. DÆHNFELDT A/S
Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
D'EUGENIO ASVERO / D'EUGENIO ITALO / D'EUGENIO RIVO
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico B.V.
Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet
KWS SAAT SE and CO KGAA
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
H. C. Hoekert
Tulipa L. · Tulip
Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Michel Adam (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
Michel Adam (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
Michel Adam (FR)
Festuca arundinacea Schreb. · Tall fescue
Petar Vekovski
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.