Aya Poissy
ActiveRanunculus asiaticus L. · Persian buttercup
Shuichi Kusano
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.
AYA NO4
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
KIMIHARU HAYANO
Bokrathirteen
ActiveHydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea
Kraan Kees Jan|Papenveer, NL
Bokrarug
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Kraan Kees Jan
Balchafrem
ActiveCalibrachoa Cerv. · Calibrachoa
Masor Laura L.
Bokodapi
ActiveHydrangea arborescens L. · Smooth hydrangea
Kolster Holding B.V., Boot & Co. Boomkwekerijen B.V.
Bokraflame
ActiveHydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea
Kraan Kees Jan
AUSpanier
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
DAVID JC AUSTIN
Blue Marvel
ActiveSalvia x sylvestris L. · Wood sage
Kievit Christa
Bozmillwin
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Tanjga Biljana Bozanic
Blueberry Taffy
ActivePenstemon Schmidel. · Beard Tongue
TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
Blogold
ActiveGeranium L. · Crane's Bill
HANS KRAMER VAN KWEKERIJ DE HESSENHOF B.V.
BotEx 001
ActiveBuddleja davidii Franch. · Butterfly bush
Van Son & Koot Holding B.V.
4ever
ActiveThuja plicata Donn. ex D. Don · Western red cedar
Luijten Andreas J. M.|Steensel, NL
Blue Boa
ActiveAgastache Clayt. ex Gronov. · Giant hyssop
Korlipara Harini
2004030D
ActiveDracaena fragrans (L.) Ker Gawl. · Corn plant
Scheffers Ruud
AZAARE01
ActiveRhododendron L. · Azalea
Kwekerij Arends Paterswolde B.V.
Blafra
ActiveDaphne L. · Daphne
ANTHONY ROBIN WHITE|SUSAN BARBARA WHITE
Adonicus Red
ActiveHibiscus rosa-sinensis L. · Chinese hibiscus
Poul Graff
BL1
ActiveTradescantia zebrina hort. ex Bosse · inchplant
Tingdal by Lundager ApS
BKPBEWFEP
ActiveBegonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Argypifri
ActiveArgyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch. Bip. · Marguerite daisy
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Athysumo
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Muskoka Roses Ltd
Bidpopsta
ActiveBidens ferulifolia (Jacq.) DC. · Apache beggartick
Psenner Thomas