Margold
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
FR
3 records
Variety traits
Leafiness
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.
Breakdown by crop
Tomato Foliation
306
Pepper foliage density
140
Maize leafiness
84
Watermelon foliage density
64
Maize leafiness
44
Melon foliage density
41
Leafiness of alfalfa
35
Leafiness — garden strawberry
31
Potato Foliation
31
Cucumber Foliage Density
24
Leafiness — Perennial ryegrass
23
Leafiness — Sudangrass
21
Foliage density of eggplant
20
Leafiness — Red Clover
14
Leafiness — Timothy grass
14
Tomato foliage density
14
Leafiness — Italian ryegrass
14
Strawberry Foliage Density
12
Leafiness — Orchard grass
10
Sunflower foliage
10
Leafiness — Pelargonium zonale
10
Leafiness — Italian ryegrass
9
Squash Leafiness
9
Pea Leafiness
8
Found in these crops
Varieties that feature this in their description
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.
Mesgolg
Protection expiredIlex L. · Holly
MESERVE| Kathleen K. Meserve
DE
2 records
Mezza lunga nantese 2
ActiveDaucus carota L. · Carrot
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
IT
2 records
Meitandar
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
FR
2 records
Meironssesar
WithdrawnRosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
FR
2 records
Meipicoty
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
FR
2 records
MAGDALENA
Application submittedRosa L. · Rose
MARROCCHIO (FR)
FR
2 records
Malbec
ActiveAllium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
NL
3 records
Maestoso
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
HM.Clause S.A.S.
FR
3 records
Mc Laren PSE
ActiveLolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass
PADANA SEMENTI ELECT SRL
PT
2 records
MEISORA
Protection expiredRosa L. · Rose
Meilland International S.A.
FR
2 records
Menes
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Meipazdia
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
FR
2 records
Macacha
ActiveSolanum melongena L. · Eggplant
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
NL
3 records
Mawal
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
NL
2 records
Meicoloss
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
FR
2 records
Maïwen
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Bretagne-Plants S.C.I.C.A.
FR
3 records
Meirouve
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
FR
2 records
Meirillo
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
FR
2 records
Meilezpha
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
FR
2 records
Meikinba
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
ALAIN ANTOINE MEILLAND (FR)
FR
2 records
Mako bello
TerminatedAllium porrum L. · Leek
ROGER MAES
BE
2 records
Meihuterb
TerminatedRosa L. · Rose
MEILLAND ALAIN| Alain Meilland
DE
2 records
Maestro F1
Application submittedDaucus carota L. · Carrot
Vilmorin & Cie
UA
4 records