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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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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.

Olijglu

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

OLIJ WIJNAND HUIBERT

8 records

Kribicar

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Mr Michel Kriloff

8 records

Jacrewhi

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

Zary Keith W.|Somis, CA

9 records

Fismired

Active

Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch · Poinsettia

Zerr Katharina

8 records

AUSwagsy

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

8 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Ausvivid

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Ausverse

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

8 records

Austango

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Ausmoon

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

8 records

Auscrowd

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

8 records

Rosa L. · Rose

DAVID JC AUSTIN

9 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Ausrover

Active

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Rosa L. · Rose

David J.C.Austin

9 records

Baridana

Active

Dactylis glomerata L. · Cocksfoot

Oseva Uni a.s.

DE PL RO SK
11 records

Beta vulgaris Sugar Beet Group · Sugar beet

Betaseed

CZ DE IT PL UA
7 records

Thomas

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Syngenta Seeds B.V.

CZ ES FR NL PL SK
9 records

Cisko

Protection expired

Zea mays L. · Maize

SYNGENTA SEEDS AG, CH

BG HU IT SI UA
10 records

Claustar

Active

Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato

SOCIETE CLAUSE

ES FR GR IE LU NL
8 records

Topkapi

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Vilmorin SA (FR)

BG FR HR SK UA
8 records

Trophy

Active

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

Nunza B.V.

BG HR HU NL SK
7 records

Bergen

Active

Daucus carota L. · Carrot

Bejo Zaden B.V.

CZ HU NL PL SI SK
7 records

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