Variety traits
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.
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.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Spinacia oleracea L. · Spinach
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
BACIU ANCA-MIHAELAMIKE LUIZA
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
ORIGENE SEEDS Ltd
Cichorium intybus L. (Industrial Chicory Group) · Chicory
CHICOLINE
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
Peto Seed Co.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Konst Research, Aardappelveredelingsbedrijf B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HM Clause Inc (US)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
HERMEZIU RADU
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Malus Mill. · Apple
OLE BØNSDORFF PLANTESKOLE
Rosa L. · Rose
Bernard SAUVAGEOT (FR)
Lavandula L. · Lavender
SCHOFIELD| Joan Schofield
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Sakata Vegetables Europe SAS (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
De Ruiter Seeds B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Bernard SAUVAGEOT (FR)
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
ReinSaat KG
Vitis vinifera L. · Common grape vine
Valentin Blattner
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Jaan Sarv 90%, Kaljo Kask 10%
Rosa L. · Rose
Bernard SAUVAGEOT (FR)