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.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kweek- en Researchbedrijf Agrico B.V.
Cucumis melo L. · Melon
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
W. LEGUTKO PRZEDSIEBIORSTWO HODOWLANO NASIENNE SP.Z.O.O
Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE AGRONOMIQUE, FR
Pisum sativum L. · Pea
AGROSEL S.R.L.
Cucurbita pepo L. · Field pumpkin
SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.
Solanum tuberosum L. · Potato
Kmetijski Inštitut Slovenije (Agricultural Institute of Slovenia)
Phalaris arundinacea L. · Reed canary grass
ANDERSSON BENGT
Cucumis sativus L. · Cucumber
HM.Clause S.A.S.
Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai · Watermelon
Bakker Brothers Gebroeders Bakker Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
MERIDIEM SEEDS S.L.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Allium cepa L. var. cepa · Onion
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Rhododendron L. · Azalea
HACHMANN BAUMSCHULE
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Domaine Public (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce
RAMIRO ARNEDO, S.A.
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Gautier Semences SAS (FR)
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Ferry Morse Seed Co.(USA) (US)
Ficus carica L. · Common fig
JUNTA DE EXTREMADURA - FINCA LA ORDEN-VALDESEQUERA
Allium porrum L. · Leek
NEBELUNG GMBH| Bruno Nebelung GmbH
Lilium L. · Lily
FLOOR VLETTER
Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato
Syngenta Seeds B.V.
Rosa L. · Rose
Meilland, Francis|France