Golden Sunshine
ActiveSalix udensis Trautv. & C. A. Mey.
Izumi Takuya|Ehime, Iyo-city, 1606-4 Kamimitani, JP
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.
HDBic34
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Golden Phoenix
ActiveChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Polys, Susan M.|Salinas, CA
Harxampton
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Phillp Harkness|Robert Harkness
Jump and Jive
ActiveAstilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard
Verduin Harry G. J.|Heemskerk, NL
Gold Chang
ActiveAjuga reptans L. · Bugle
Mimoto Kazuo
Gojiberry
ActiveHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
van den Haak Jelle
Hoogi021
ActivePhysocarpus opulifolius (L.) Maxim. · Ninebark
Mark Sebastiaan Hoogenraad
HM 1218
ActiveHelleborus lividus Aiton x Helleborus niger L. x Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss
Josef Heuger
JLPN01
ActiveParrotia persica (DC.) C. A. Mey.
JOHNATHON LEE LEWIS
HL 1044
ActiveHelleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus
Josef Heuger
Frostbite
ActiveBrunnera macrophylla (Adams) I. M. Johnst. · Siberian bugloss
Sloane M. Scheiber
HinesAg1
ActiveAgapanthus africanus (L.) Hoffmanns. · African lily
Hines Growers LLC
Frisian Gold
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
TUBEROSUM TECHNOLOGIES INC
Jethro Tull
ActiveCoreopsis auriculata x Coreopsis lanceolata
Saul Robert Mark|Atlanta, GA, US
Gandini Santiago
ActiveHibiscus syriacus L. · Rose of Sharon
Gandini, Francesco / van Aart Boomwekerijen
Karma Pink Corona
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Karma Choc
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Hillav
ActiveLavandula x intermedia Emeric ex Loisel. · Lavandin
Hillier Nurseries Ltd
Hachbianca
ActiveDasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil
Holger Hachmann
Irresistible
ActiveEchinacea purpurea (L.) Moench · Purple coneflower
van Noort Marco|2361 HG Warmond, NL
H211901
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Hydrangea Breeders Association B.V.
Gallery Matisse
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
HDRF155
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.