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.
Brassica rapa L. var. rapa (L.) Thell. · Turnip
Domaine Public (FR)
Asparagus officinalis L. · Asparagus
PLANTAS DE NAVARRA, S.A.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
UNITED GENETICS SEEDS CO
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
BACIU ANCA-MIHAELAMIKE LUIZA
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower
ERL. V. SCHELBECK
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HM.Clause S.A.S.
Zea mays L. subsp. mays (Maize Group) · Maize
Hodowla Roslin Smolice Sp.z o.o Grupa IHAR
Allium porrum L. · Leek
Domaine Public (FR)
Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne ex Rozier · Garden strawberry
STUECKRATH| Diplomgaertner Peter Stueckrath
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Domaine Public (FR)
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Stacja Hodowli Roslin Plochocin
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
LANGE WINFRIED| Dr. Winfried Lange
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
HM Clause Inc (US)
Rosa L. · Rose
Pepinieres et Roseraies Georges Delbard| FR
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Hazera Seeds B.V.
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Vilmorin SA (FR)
Daucus carota L. · Carrot
Domaine Public (FR)
Apium graveolens L. var. dulce (Mill.) Pers. · Celery
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Societe Nouvelle des Pepinieres & Roseraies Georges DELBARD (FR)
Rosa L. · Rose
Societe Nouvelle des Pepinieres & Roseraies Georges DELBARD (FR)
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Domaine Public (FR)
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
Bromus carinatus Hook. & Arn. · California brome
L. Daehnfeldt