Jefmarm
ActiveDasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil
Wilbert Ronald
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.
Kolmgarip
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Peter Rudolf Kolster
Kolmapuki
ActiveHypericum x inodorum Mill. · Tall tutsan
Jan de Jong^^^Agriom Trade B.V.^^^Wilhelmina J. B. de Jong-Tazelaar
Ice Dancer
ActiveZantedeschia Spreng. · Arum-lily
PETER BECKMAN
HDW79
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Intercomersey
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Interplant Roses B.V
HDPI117
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
IRTPZ20125
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Cultius Roig Sat 626 Cat, Institut de Recerca í Tecnologia Agroalimentàries (IRTA)
Hoogi
ActiveEuonymus fortunei (Turcz.) Hand.-Mazz. · Wintercreeper
Vitro Bio Plant Holland B.V.
INCALUWHIT
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Birgit Hofmann
Imtrarose
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
KLEDG14178
ActiveDianthus L. · Carnation
Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe
HM 1224
ActiveHelleborus lividus Aiton x Helleborus niger L. x Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss
Josef Heuger
HL 1038
ActiveHelleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus
Josef Heuger
Harzippee
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD
Hinebud3
ActiveBuddleja L. · Buddleia
Podaras Peter C.
ICH10162B
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Toyokazu Ichie
Harfab
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Phillp Harkness|Robert Harkness
Harette
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD
Harboul
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Phillp Harkness|Robert Harkness
Happy Trails
Application submittedTiarella L. · Foamflower
Janet N. Egger
Hortmarhaso
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Horteve Breeding B.V.
IFPHLFRS
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
van den Haak Jelle
KLEBB08398
ActiveXerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower
Nils Klemm^^^Martin Glawe