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.
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
ISI SEMENTI SPA
Pyrus communis L. · European pear
Calluna vulgaris (L.) Hull · Common heather
Robert Nielsen (Soltauer Baumschulen)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
KULTURSAAT E V
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Clause Tezier, FR
Vicia faba L. var. minuta (hort. ex Alef.) Mansf. · Tick Bean
Nickerson International Research SNC (FR)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
HILD KARL UND WALTER| Karl und Walter Hild
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Hazera Seeds B.V.
Beta vulgaris Garden Beet Group · Garden beet
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Aardappelkweekbedrijf J. Darwinkel V.O.F./Agricrop, Mr. John C. Mara
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Hazera Seeds B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Bejo Zaden B.V., De Groot en Slot B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation
Gerrit Kooij