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.
Dasiphora fruticosa (L.) Rydb. subsp. fruticosa · Shrubby cinquefoil
HORTIVAL DIFFUSION SAS (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Alstroemeria L. · Alstroemeria
J.W.M Konst,, Konst Alstroemeria BV
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Malopolska Hodowla Roslin Spolka z o.o.
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
KLEIM| Harald Kleim
Monolena primuliflora Hook. f.
Elly Bak^^^Nicolaas D.M. Steur
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland Alain A.
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
Ficus benjamina L. · Weeping fig
Diemen, Hubertus T. van|RS Vrouwenakker, Netherlands
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland International S.A.
Ilex L. · Holly
Meserve, Kathleen K.|St. James, NY
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
Organisation Bretonne de Selection-OBS (FR)/Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (FR)/Cerafel (FR)
Lolium multiflorum Lam. var. westerwoldicum Wittm. · Westerwolds Ryegrass
ILVO - Plant Toegepaste (BE)
Rosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Stijger F.J. F.
Rhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
KARL GLASER
Lilium longiflorum Thunb. · Easter lily
Mak Niels Johannes Cornelis
Rosa L. · Rose
Marie Louise Meilland (FR)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Dr. Karl Heinz Möller im Institut f.Kartoffelforschung - Abt. Kartoffelzüchtung - / Dr. Friedrich Papenhagen / Dr. Karl Tändler
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
ISI SEMENTI SPA
Rosa L. · Rose
Marie Louise Meilland (FR)
Schefflera schizophylla (Hance) Frodin
Elly Bak