G2X88544
ActiveDiervilla x splendens (Carrière) G. Kirchn.
Uchneat, Micheal S.
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.
HIPEAR81
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
van Dijk Roy Robin
HGC Jacob
ActiveHelleborus niger L. · Christmas rose
Josef Heuger
Fandango
ActiveHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
Janet N. Egger
HIHALO59
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
van Dijk Roy Robin
HDPU165
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
FSDD2117
ActiveDelosperma nubigenum (Schltr.) L. Bolus · Hardy yellow ice plant
NISHIKAWA KOICHIRO
Evipo005
TerminatedClematis L. · Clematis
Poulsen Roser AS, DK - 3480 Fredensborg
FLORB12
ActiveBegonia pseudolubbersii Brade
Florilis ApS
FLORACLAR
ActiveWeigela florida (Bunge) A. DC. · Old fashioned weigela
Jeffrey W. Good
Helisbrabic
ActiveXerochrysum bracteatum (Vent.) Tzvelev · Strawflower
van Kleinwee Theodorus Cornelis Maria|Hoorn, NL
FLORACHRE1
ActiveAchillea millefolium L. · Yarrow
Florensis B.V.
Hokomagrefip
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Kolster Peter Rudolf,Eveleens Cornelis Pieter
DWSahyb03
ActiveSalvia coccinea Buc'hoz ex Etl.
DE WET PLANT BREEDERS (PTY) LTD
HM 1210
ActiveHelleborus lividus Aiton x Helleborus niger L. x Helleborus x hybridus hort. ex Voss
Josef Heuger
HARRESTORE
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
PHILIP HARKNESS
ET RDB 404
ActiveRudbeckia L. · Coneflower
Eternal Plant Boijl B.V.
HL 1022
ActiveHelleborus niger x Helleborus x hybridus
Josef Heuger
Harpaint
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD
HDCHR23
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
HISEA
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
van Dijk Roy Robin
Flaminia
ActiveFragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Michelangelo Leis^^^Alessio Martinelli
Hinebud2
ActiveBuddleja L. · Buddleia
Podaras Peter C.
Harfrothy
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HARKNESS NEW ROSES LTD