BKCELFSC
ActiveCelosia argentea L. · Silver cockscomb
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
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.
Chocolate Cherry
ActiveHybrid between Astilbe x arendsii and Astilbe japonica
van de Meer Hans
Dekcavallini
TerminatedChrysanthemum L. · Chrysanthemum
Cornelis W. Dekker
Bodega
ActiveAlstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
Wülfinghoff Alstroemeria B.V.
Blue Lagoon
ActiveAconitum L. · Monkshood
Van Blokland Robbert G. C.|De Hoef, NL
Cdcery3
ActiveErysimum L. · Wallflower
Charles Carr
Darling Clementine
ActiveCoreopsis L. · Tickseed
Probst Darrell R
Black Jack
Application submittedSedum L. · Ice Plant
Walters Gardens Inc
Barseventyfour
ActivePhlox subulata L. · Creeping phlox
Bartels Gosen B.H.
Delfluoros
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Société Nouvelle Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard S.A.S.
BKDAMPI
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Casablanca
ActiveRhodanthemum (Vogt) B. H. Wilcox et al.
White Anthony Robin / White Susan Barbara
BINBLASCA
ActiveAjuga reptans L. · Bugle
Mike Tristram
Billabong Mauve Delight
ActiveBrachyscome angustifolia
Evan Philip Clucas
Dahlgr95
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Verwer-Dahlia's B.V.
Balucpea
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Curalivemowiblo
ActiveCurcuma alismatifolia Gagnep. · Siam tulip
Timothy J.H. Hoogkamp
Bengal Tiger
ActiveCoreopsis L. · Tickseed
Korlipara Harini
Dark Side of the Sun
ActiveDahlia Cav. · Dahlia
Keith R.W. Hammett
Balmoomaui
ActiveVeronica spicata L. · Spiked speedwell
Sloane M. Scheiber
Dantomidmon
ActiveTorenia L. · Bluewings
Gavriel Danziger
Balfuspeafro
ActiveImpatiens walleriana x I. auricoma
Sanchez Carlos Mena|Dulce Nombre de Cartago, CR
COSEH 990
ActiveHelleborus niger L. · Christmas rose
Josef Heuger
COSEH 940
ActiveHelleborus x ballardiae B. Mathew
Josef Heuger