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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.

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Breakdown by crop

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.

Kordialo

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W.KORDES'SOHNE

DE
2 records

Malus domestica (Suckow) Borkh. · Apple

Groupe des Ressources Phytogenetiques d'Aquitaine (FR)

FR
2 records

Lansaï

Terminated

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

KORRED

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W. Kordes Sohne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG| DE

FR
2 records

Kormax

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W.KORDES'SOHNE

DE
2 records

Kokumita

Active

Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon

UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO

PT
2 records

Kortwente

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes,Tim-Hermann Kordes,Margarita Kordes

DE
2 records

Korgram

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W.KORDES' SOEHNE ROSENSCHULEN GMBH & CO KG

DE
2 records

Kordalen

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Werner Kordes / Reimer Kordes / Wilhelm Kordes

DE
2 records

Korruge

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Wilhelm Kordes / Tim-Hermann Kordes / Margarita Kordes in Fa. W. Kordes' Söhne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE
2 records

Lagovia

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Nunhems B.V.

NL
4 records

Laboom

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

FREIHERR VON MOREAU SAATZUCHT

IT
2 records

Kormeita

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Werner Kordes / Reimer Kordes / Wilhelm Kordes

DE
2 records

Kinko

Terminated

Dianthus caryophyllus L. · Carnation

Gerrit Kooij

NL
2 records

Kinsman

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Broccoli Group) · Broccoli

Emerald Seed

NL
2 records

Kispix

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

PL
2 records

Kitoga

Terminated

Impatiens New Guinea Group · New Guinea Impatiens

Ludwig Kientzler

PL
3 records

Kinstar

Active

Allium porrum L. · Leek

Bayer Holland B.V.

NL
3 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Sakata Seed Corporation (SCC)

FR
3 records

Kerpril

Terminated

Petunia x hybrida hort. ex E. Vilm. · Garden petunia

Priscilla Grace Kerley

PL
2 records

Kaziu

Active

Spiraea x cinerea Zabel

Szkółki Olszanowski Mariusz Olszanowski

PL
2 records

Korweta

Terminated

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Krakowska Hodowla i Nasiennictwo Ogrodnicze POLAN sp. z o.o.

PL
2 records

Korquemu

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

W.KORDES'SOHNE

DE
2 records

Koroyness

Terminated

Rosa L. · Rose

KORDES' SOEHNE| W. Kordes' Soehne Rosenschulen GmbH & Co KG

DE
2 records

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