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.
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centro filialas Sodininkystės ir daržininkystės institutas
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
HAZERA GENETICS
Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Germicopa Breeding S.A.S
Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Ebihara Hiroshi
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
Information not available - Contact NL authorities
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Hazera Seeds B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Hydrangea anomala D. Don subsp. petiolaris (Siebold & Zucc.) E. M. McClint. · Climbing hydrangea
Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Benarcik D.
Pelargonium L'Hér. ex Ait. · Geranium
Geraflor EARL (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
CAPITAL GENETIC EBT, S.L.
Raphanus sativus L. var. sativus · Radish
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.
Zea mays L. · Maize
DOW AgroSciences
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HAZERA SEEDS BV
Solanum lycopersicum L. var. lycopersicum · Tomato
MR. MARIO FARAONE MENNELLA
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
UNITED GENETICS ITALIA S.P.A
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
S.A.I.S. Societa Agricola Italiana Sementi
Ocimum basilicum L. · Basil
Società Agricola Italiana Sementi (SAIS) S.p.A.
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Domaine Public (FR)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Bean International Research and Development-Bird (FR)
Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean
Domaine Public (FR)