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.
Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck · Sweet orange
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Vilmorin & Cie
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
INTERSEMILLAS SAU
Rosa L. · Rose
Sam McGredy Roses International
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Johan Martijn Kannegieter
Saintpaulia ionantha H. Wendl. · African violet
Holtkamp, Sr., Reinhold|Werther Strasse 112, D4294 Isselburg, Federal Republic of Germany
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Harris Moran Seed Company (USA) (US)
Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass
GIE GRASS (FR)
Olea europaea L. · Olive
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
VAN ZANTEN BREEDING B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Tsvetelin Yankov
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
Cor Van Duyn
Solanum melongena L. · Eggplant
SAKATA VEGETABLES EUROPE SAS
Tulipa L. · Tulip
REUS C. TH. FA
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
agro- Tip Handels-u. Consultingges. mbH
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Adolf Kellermann^^^Sanja Randjelovic
Abelia R. Br. · Abelia
Pepinieres MINIER SA (FR)
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Domaine Public (FR)