Ruicg1636a
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
HENDRIKUS CORNELIS ADRIANUS DE GROOT
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.
Meilabasun
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Meilland International S.A.
Ausrimini
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Auspluto
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Ausmum
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
AUSwinter
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
David J.C.Austin
Tanydor
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
AT
DE
DK
FR
IT
NL
+1
8 records
Tanarasah
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
AT
BE
DE
DK
FR
NL
+1
8 records
Meiburenac
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
SNC Meilland et Cie
BE
DE
ES
FR
IT
NL
+1
8 records
Rinakor
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Wilhelm Kordes
DK
ES
FR
IT
NL
SE
8 records
Suncredel
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
SUMBEAM NURSERIES LTD (NZ)
DK
ES
FR
IT
NL
SE
8 records
Tantasch
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
AT
DE
FR
IT
NL
PL
8 records
Tanigino
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Rosen-Tantau Mathias Tantau Nachfolger
AT
DE
FR
IT
NL
PL
8 records
Meitakilor
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
SNC Meilland et Cie
DK
ES
FR
IT
NL
SE
8 records
Orca
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
Semences De France (FR)
CZ
DE
FR
HR
SI
SK
9 records
Clotilde
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
ES
FR
HU
NL
PL
SK
9 records
Dolmy
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
CZ
HU
NL
PL
SI
SK
8 records
Jamon
ActiveBeta vulgaris Fodder Beet Group · Mangelwurzel
SAS FLORIMOND-DESPREZ Veuve et Fils
CZ
DK
FR
HR
HU
LT
8 records
Symphonie
ActiveMedicago sativa L. · Alfalfa
S. A. FLORIMOND DESPREZ VEUVE ET FILS
AT
DE
FR
PL
SK
9 records
Santana
ActiveCucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
CZ
HU
NL
PL
SK
8 records
Skol
ActivePisum sativum L. · Pea
RAGT 2N S.A.S
DE
EE
FI
FR
LT
12 records
Summergraze
ActivePhleum pratense L. · Timothy grass
Klaus K. Nielsen
AT
BE
DE
EE
UA
9 records
Molli
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
VOGEL JOSEF| Dr. Josef Vogel
CZ
DE
LV
PL
UA
13 records
Meizeli
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
S.N.C. Meilland & Cie
BE
DE
DK
FR
IT
8 records