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.
Brassica oleracea L. (Kohlrabi Group) · Kohlrabi
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Hem Zaden B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Poulsen Roser A/S
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Sakata Vegetables Europe SARL (FR)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Graines Gautier SA (FR)
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL
Clematis L. · Clematis
Szczepan Marczyński
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
LA SEMIORTO SEMENTI SRL
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Hem Zaden B.V.
Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange
IRFAP(INSTITUT RECERCA FORMACIÓ AGRÀRIA I PESQUERA
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft reg.Gen.m.b.H.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Graines Gautier SA (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Sais SPA, I
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
FLORANOVA LTD
Vicia faba L. var. major Harz · Broad bean
Irina Weil in Fa. Bruno Nebelung GmbH & Co. KG
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
AUSTROSAAT Österr. Samenzucht- und Handels-AG
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Instytut Ogrodnictwa - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Station de Recherche du Comité Nord G.I.E.
Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple
Prof. Dr. Christa Fischer / Dr. Andreas Peil im Inst. f. ZF an gartenb. Kulturen und Obst -Julius-Kühn-Institut-
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Rampp
Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
Otto Stahnke und Frau Eleonore Dettmer (Gartenbaubetrieb)