Ice Charlotte
TerminatedBoronia heterophylla F. Muell. · Red Boronia
Anthony & Karyn Ward, Anthony & Karyn Ward
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.
Green Delight
ActiveNephrolepis exaltata (L.) Schott · Boston fern
Gebr. de Boer V.O.F.
Evipo083
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.
HS Wink
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Evipo066
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.
HS Princess
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer Aad W. M.|Lisse, NL
HS Flame
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Evipo056
ActiveClematis L. · Clematis
Poulsen Roser A/S^^^Raymond J. Evison Ltd.
Fire Dragon
ActiveEpimedium L. · Barrenwort
White Anthony Robin|Hampshire S024 0NL, GB
Hortmaflam
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Horteve Breeding B.V.
Global Salmon Rose
ActivePelargonium peltatum (L.) L'Hér. · Ivy-leaf geranium
OGLEVEE LTD
Hort200001
ActiveRhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
Vanderhaegen Johan|Kruishoutem, BE
Everdi
ActiveCarex oshimensis Nakai · Oshima sedge
Patrick Fitzgerald
Fireball
ActiveHibiscus L. · Hibiscus
Fleming's Flower Fields Inc.
Glen
TerminatedLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR NORTHERN IRELAND
HON 1610
ActiveHelleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus
Josef Heuger
Honky Tonk
ActiveAstilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard
Verduin Henricus Gijsbertus Johannes
Imdohopi
Application submittedImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Ignite
ActiveHybrids between Grevillea rosmarinifolia and Grevillea alpina
Geoff Jewell
Gallery La Tour
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
HL 1016
ActiveHelleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus
Josef Heuger
HLR 140
ActiveHelleborus orientalis Lam. · Lenten rose
Josef Heuger
HL 1040
ActiveHelleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus
Josef Heuger
Esm Kata
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Hooijman Aloysius A. J.