JACloose
ActiveRosa L. · Rose
Zary Keith W.|Thousand Oaks, CA, US
FR
2 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.
HYPMAD I
ActiveHydrangea paniculata Siebold · Panicled hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Dirr M. A.
FR
2 records
Ivory
ActiveSolanum tuberosum L. · Potato
HZPC Holland B.V.
NL
2 records
Huge Lemon Oxheart
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Domaine Public (FR)
FR
2 records
Irina
ActiveLolium perenne L. · Perennial ryegrass
KRAVTSOV VASILIJ ANATOL'EVICh / KRAVTSOV VIKTOR VASIL'EVICh
DE
3 records
HorOrb
ActiveHydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Meinl Katrin|Dresden, DE
FR
2 records
ISABELL
Protection expiredPelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
VEB Saat und Pflanzgut (DE)
FR
2 records
Heinz2021
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HEINZSEED
PT
3 records
Honorio
ActiveCucumis melo L. · Melon
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
ES
2 records
Irati
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Isabel
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Heuros
Protection expiredHeuchera L. · Coral Flower
BLOOMS NEW PLANTS LIMITED
DE
2 records
Hatsuzakura
ActiveTulipa L. · Tulip
Toyota Tokuji|Nishii Kenji|Tsutsui Kiyoshi|Ogura Tetsuo|Murakami Kinji|Kanamori Matsuo|Amano Masayuki|Nezu Mitsuya|Imai Fujio|Urashima Osamu|Hirata Yoshiki|KAWATA JOICHI|Umada Yushi|OKAZAKI KEIICHI|Kunishige Masaaki|Imai Toru
NL
2 records
HGC Jericho
ActiveHelleborus niger L. · Christmas rose
Josef Heuger (Gartenbaubetrieb)
DE
2 records
Infante
ActiveCapsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
ES
2 records
Indian Summerset
ActiveLilium L. · Lily
Testcentrum voor Siergewassen B.V.
NL
2 records
Heinz2306
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HEINZSEED
PT
2 records
Heinz2128
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HEINZSEED
PT
3 records
Heide Hanisch
Protection expiredRhododendron simsii Planch. · Indica azalea
KARL GLASER
DE
2 records
Heinz2127
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HEINZSEED
PT
3 records
Heinz1178
ActiveSolanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HEINZSEED
PT
2 records
Hubbard Large Blue
ActiveCucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin
Pieterpik B.V.
NL
2 records
Harmonium
ActiveCitrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Nunhems B.V.
NL
4 records
Ibérose
ActiveAllium sativum L. · Garlic
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
FR
3 records