Robpwcrm
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Robert Jackson Roberson
Variety traits
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.
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
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.
Summer Eyes
TerminatedArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Thomas M. Cunneen
Sakimp006
ActiveImpatiens L. · Balsam
Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)
Rum Punch
ActiveCoreopsis L. · Tickseed
The Ivy Farm
SNR1292
ActiveSambucus nigra L. · Elderberry
Tobutt Kenneth Richard / Wilson Fiona
SIL Claudio
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Silze GmbH & Co KG
SMNVCDD
ActiveViburnum cassinoides L. · swamp haw
Wood Timothy D
Sienna
Activex Semponium spp.
Surreal Succulents
SAKPXC032
Activex Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa
Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)
Redshift
ActiveCoreopsis L. · Tickseed
Probst Darrell R
SAKPXC012
Activex Petchoa J. M. H. Shaw · Petchoa
UI AKINOBU|ISHIKAWA SHIN
Spotlight
ActiveAstilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard
Wilhelmus Franciscus van Veen
Red Dwarf
ActiveDianthus L. · Carnation
Whetman Pinks
Silverleaf
ActiveEuphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia
GROSS EDUARD
Sparkling Burgundy
ActiveHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
Janet N. Egger
SAXZ0010
ActiveSaxifraga x arendsii Engl. · Arends saxifrage
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Ray Ruby
ActiveCitrus x paradisi Macfad. · Grapefruit
Spamozo
ActiveSpathiphyllum Schott · Spathiphyllum
Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp
Saxon Blush
Protection expiredRhododendron L. · Azalea
O. Blumhardt
RUDLO175
ActiveRudbeckia hirta L. · Black-eyed Susan
Nova Perenne B.V.
Sandrine
ActiveGeranium L. · Crane's Bill
THIERRY DELABROYE
Selbra
ActiveTrachelospermum jasminoides (Lindl.) Lem.
Brands Albrecht|5758 SL, Neerkant, NL / Selten Jos|5964 PE, Horst, NL
Seki Blak
TerminatedIpomoea batatas (L.) Lam. · Sweet potato
Jason Jandrew Goldsmith Seeds Inc.
Samilhong
ActiveHibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon
Yoo Mi Ha^^^Kyung Ku Shim^^^Ki Byung Lim