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ActiveLagerstroemia indica L. · Crape myrtle
James Berry^^^Capstone Plants Inc.
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.
BKPBEBVRD
ActiveBegonia boliviensis A. DC. · Bolivian begonia
Beekenkamp Annie Cornelia
Anzwei
TerminatedAngelonia Bonpl. · Angelonia
Klaus Olbricht
Baluptred
ActiveCoreopsis L. · Tickseed
Winner Blair
Amore Rose
ActiveDicentra Bernh. · Bleeding heart
Korlipara Harini
Balwatazmi
ActiveLobelia L. · Cardinal Flower
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Balumsum
ActiveAntirrhinum majus L. · Snapdragon
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Balucwhit
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Baltincite
ActiveOenothera lindheimeri (Engelm. & A. Gray) W. L. Wagner & Hoch · Lindheimer's beeblossom
PAN AMERICAN SEED CO
Balmirbur
ActiveSalvia greggii A. Grey · Autumn sage
Troy Thorup
Balglimbur
ActiveImpatiens walleriana Hook. f. · Busy Lizzie
SIMONE E. CRAIN
Alllady
ActiveVeronica longifolia L. · Garden speedwell
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN
Allgrandeur
ActiveHypericum L. · St. John's wort
WIM VAN DEN HOOGEN
Balfusglo
TerminatedImpatiens L. · Balsam
Tau-San Chou^^^KRISTEN NICOLE GROSS
Balprelurp
ActiveNepeta L. · Catnip
Kievit Christa,Batschke Karl F.
Balendred
ActiveVerbena L. · Vervain
SCOTT C TREES
Ballurpinzle
ActivePelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
AN2491496
ActiveAnthurium-Andreanum-Hybriden · Anthurium
Van Dijk Jan
Ban Whit
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Syngenta Flowers LLC
Balcarcinn
ActiveHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
Christa Kievit, Karl Batschke
Balucimyel
ActiveLantana camara L. · Lantana
Trees Scott C.|Shell Beach, CA, US
Balbeemed
ActiveMonarda didyma L. · Bee balm
SCOTT C TREES
Amber Queen
ActiveEpimedium L. · Barrenwort
White Anthony Robin|Hampshire SO24 ONL, GB
Balcobees
ActivePetunia Juss. · Petunia
JIANPING REN|ROBERT B.EISENREICH