IFECSSSAL
ActiveEchinacea Moench. · Coneflower
van den Haak Jelle
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.
Hartswood
ActiveHelianthemum Mill. · Sun Rose
MR MICHAEL HART
HARTIGER
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
PHILIP HARKNESS
Harpacket
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
ROBERT HARKNESS
HORDIVAL
ActiveLamprocapnos spectabilis (L.) Fukuhara · Asian bleeding-heart
Sarrazin Lyle / Sarrazin Phyllis
Kercan
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
David William Kerley, Priscilla Grace Kerley
Kerbeewhite
ActiveLavandula angustifolia Mill. · English lavender
Kerley Timothy Edward / Kerley Sarah Elisabeth / Kerley David William / Kerley Priscilla Grace
Hoho 2
ActiveBerberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry
Ralph Matheus Hoof, Mark Sebastiaan Hoogenraad
Haeumanarc
ActiveSalvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage
Häussermann, Martin
HIVAL
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
van Dijk Roy Robin
Karma Red Corona
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Gold Nugget
ActiveSempervivum xrupicola A. Kern.
Christopher M Hansen
Hinebud1
ActiveBuddleja L. · Buddleia
Podaras Peter C.
Golden Rocket
ActiveBerberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry
Michal Andrusiv
Glamour Girl
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Walters Gardens Inc
Hot Pink Riding Hood
ActivePenstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue
Lubbe Remy
GRHYAR1407
ActiveHydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea
Rouwette Guido
Grenadine Dream
ActivePhlox paniculata L. · Garden phlox
Verschoor Jan|Haarlem, NL
Grandfracan
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
H.E.SCHREUDERS
HORE0034
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Nick van Rosmalen
Goruzam
ActiveBerberis thunbergii DC. · Japanese barberry
Zampini James W.|Perry, OH 44081-0122, US
Karley Rose
ActiveCenchrus orientalis (Rich.) Morrone · Oriental pennisetum
Sunny Border Nurseries
HDNe33
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
G14160
ActiveHypoestes phyllostachya Baker · Polka dot plant
Uchneat Michael S. / Palmer Irene E.