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.

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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.

Joly Josan

Active

Fittonia albivenis (Lindl. ex hort. Veitch) Brummitt · Nerve plant

Schoenmakers Tropische Potcultures V.O.F.

3 records

KORLINOLIP

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes/ Tim-Herman Kordes/ John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

Korglerost

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm-Alexander Kordes, Tim-Hermann Kordes, John-Vincent Kordes

3 records

Koremopea

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

KORdwarul

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Lemon Chiffon

Active

Heuchera L. · Coral Flower

TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC

3 records

Leading Lady Plum

Active

Hybrids between Monarda didyma and Monarda bradburiana

Hansen Hans A

3 records

Korbentgol

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes^^^Tim-Hermann Kordes^^^John Vincent Kordes

3 records

Kisses and Wishes

Active

Salvia L. · Sage

Plants for Europe Ltd

3 records

HYLV17520

Active

Hydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea

Lendert De Vos

3 records

LANZ0047

Active

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

LANZ0002

Active

Lantana camara L. · Lantana

Syngenta Flowers LLC

3 records

LANKVELD15

Active

Strobilanthes anisophylla (Lodd. et al.) T. Anderson

van Lankveld Tuinplanten Holding B.V.

3 records

Jan Fopma

Active

Clematis L. · Clematis

Win Snoeijer

3 records

Lablusa

Active

Lavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

3 records

Katsura

Active

Pieris japonica (Thunb.) D. Don ex G. Don · Japanese pieris

Hirose Yoshimichi|Iwakuni, Yamate-Chou, JP 740-0022

3 records

KRHARPI01

Active

Begonia x hiemalis Fotsch · Elatior Begonia

LUBBERTUS H.KOPPE

3 records

Kitajima Angel Tutu

Active

Catharanthus · Periwinkle

OSAMU KITAJIMA

3 records

Korwimcres

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

WILHELM-ALEXANDER KORDES

3 records

Kakegawa S43

Active

Calibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

3 records

KORteheba

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Korsisbenga

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

3 records

Jupiter

Active

Chamelaucium uncinatum Schauer · Geraldton wax

Nitzan Nir

3 records

Intertrofla

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Interplant Roses B.V

3 records

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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